2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - English - Upper-Division Literature, Creative Writing, and Technical[...]

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 5,507 - 137,224; Part time

Job summary

California State University-Sacramento is looking for qualified candidates for a part-time Lecturer Pool in English. This role involves teaching Upper-Division Literature, Creative Writing, and Technical Writing. Candidates should possess at least a Master's degree and experience teaching at the college level. The position requires a commitment to enhancing student learning and offering innovative course content to meet departmental needs. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community dedicated to English studies.

Qualifications

• MA or minimum Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Master's degree in Technical Communication required for Technical Writing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in Upper-Division Literature, Creative Writing, and Technical Writing.
• Prepare classes, grade assignments, and hold office hours.
• Engage with students and meet course requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience in the relevant field at the college level

Active scholarly agenda demonstrated through publication

Familiarity with digital documentation environments

Content strategy

SEO

User-centered writing principles

Education

MA or Bachelor's degree in a related field

PhD in English literature or MFA in Creative Writing

Master's degree in Technical Communication

Job description

DEPARTMENT

English

POSITION TITLE

Lecturer Pool - English - Upper-Division Literature, Creative Writing, and Technical Writing

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of English at Sacramento State is a community of teachers, scholars, writers, and staff dedicated to promoting learning in composition, creative writing, English education, linguistics, literature, and the teaching of English as a second language.

We are looking for qualified candidates for a part‑time lecturer pool to teach courses in the following specialized areas:

• Upper‑Division Literature: Courses in English Literature with specific regional and/or historical focuses (e.g., British, American, World, Postcolonial).
• Creative Writing: Courses in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
• Technical Writing (ENGL 120T): A digital‑first course in technical and professional communication in which students produce documentation for real audiences and contexts, including applied projects. Students develop skills in content strategy, search engine optimization (SEO), and user‑centered writing, and engage with emerging issues such as the use of AI in professional writing workflows.

Courses are taught in person and meet two or three times per week during the semester.

If you believe you are qualified to teach other English courses, please use the link to apply to the general English lecturer pool. Course descriptions and details are available in the University Catalog.

Duties of a part‑time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Part‑time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure‑track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with our existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester.

RANK AND SALARY

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.

Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211

The salary ranges indicated are based on a “full time rate” (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester’s worth of compensation is made up of six payments of the given amount. To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro‑rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. For example, if you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 × 3/15 = $1,101.40 × 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

UPPER‑DIVISION LITERATURE

• Required: MA or minimum Bachelor’s degree with successful advancement to candidacy in a Doctoral program in a related field with an active scholarly agenda demonstrated through publication, conference participation, or other relevant activities.
• Teaching experience in the relevant field at the college level.

• Preferred: PhD in English literature with a concentration in the relevant period, area, or method.

CREATIVE WRITING

• Required: MA and/or Bachelor’s degree with successful advancement to candidacy in an MFA or a Doctoral program in creative writing with an active creative agenda demonstrated through publication in nationally or internationally recognized platforms, magazines, or books from reputable presses.
• Teaching experience in the relevant field at the college level.

• Preferred: MFA or PhD in Creative Writing with concentration in the relevant field.

TECHNICAL WRITING

• Required: Master’s degree in Technical Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a closely related field, with graduate coursework or demonstrated specialization in technical communication, digital writing, or professional communication; or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus at least five years of professional experience as a technical writer, UX writer, content strategist, or in a closely related role.
• Demonstrated familiarity with digital documentation environments, content strategy, and/or user-centered writing principles is required.

• Preferred: Professional experience as a technical writer, UX writer, content strategist, or in a related field, particularly current or recent industry practice is highly desirable.
• Experience teaching technical or professional writing at the college level.
• Ability to connect professional practice to undergraduate instruction, including topics such as content strategy, SEO, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI in writing workflows).

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume: include required information below.

For Upper‑Division Literature – identify literary period/area/method of specialization (e.g., 19th‑century American, 21st‑century World Literature).

For Creative Writing – identify the field of specialization.

For Technical Writing – identify relevant field of professional experience.

• Unofficial transcripts that include the highest degree or degree required for the position.

If you hold a Bachelor’s and have advanced to candidacy in a Doctoral or an MFA program, you must submit the following:

• The unofficial transcript of your highest completed degree, and
• The unofficial transcript for your current Doctoral or MFA program, along with proof of your candidacy status.

Proof of candidacy can be either:

• A notation on your unofficial transcript, or
• A letter of verification from your academic institution.

Please combine all documents—transcripts and, if applicable, the verification letter—into a single file before uploading it to your application.

• A list of three professional references with contact information.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability‑related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, please refer to the university’s accommodation resources.

The university is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.