2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Environmental Studies

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 67,108 - 80,382; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse work environment

Access to professional development

Job summary

A California university seeks experienced instructors for part-time lecturer positions in Environmental Studies. Responsibilities include teaching courses such as Introduction to Environmental Science and Environmental Impact Analysis. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a related field and have previous college-level teaching experience. This role offers flexible appointments based on enrollment needs. Competitive compensation is based on teaching units, with potential for renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct lower and upper division Environmental Studies/Science courses.
• Prepare classes, grade assignments, and hold office hours.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Research supervision

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Studies or related field

Job description

Overview

Job no: 555560
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

Position Details

We are seeking qualified and experienced instructors to teach lower and upper division Environmental Studies/Science courses, particularly in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 10)
• Environmental Issues and Critical Thinking (ENVS 11)
• International Environmental Issues (ENVS 112 – writing intensive)
• Quantitative Methods in Environmental Science (ENVS 120)
• Environmental Impact Analysis: CEQA and NEPA (ENVS 122)

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 described below. 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.

Example: If you are a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, the pay structure would be: $5,507 × 3/15 (3 units out of 15) × 6 = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous college-level teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness, as well as experience with undergraduate student research supervision, are preferred.

• A list of three professional references with contact information

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The campus sits along the American River, with access to bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento State emphasizes diversity and serves as a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students, supported by 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff who are dedicated to the university’s mission.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued, as reflected in our Hornet Honor Code. For more information, visit the Why Sac State page.

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity. We consider qualified applicants 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 legally authorized to work in the United States.

Campus Safety and Compliance

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-Know Act: The current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR includes safety and security policies, emergency information, crime prevention, and related data. Paper copies are available by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail]. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any offer of employment. The CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy recommends vaccination where applicable.

Eligibility verification requires official transcripts and proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. CSU does not sponsor non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) visas. Out-of-state employment: CSU policy requires work from within California for initial employment starting on or after January 1, 2022.

Advertised and Location

Advertised: March 27, 2026 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

• Locations: Northern California