2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Gerontology

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious state university in California seeks a part-time lecturer for the Gerontology Department. The candidate will teach assigned courses, grade assignments, and coordinate with the Department Chair. A Master's Degree in Gerontology or a related field is required, and candidates must have eligibility to work in the U.S. This position is temporary. Applications must include a cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and references. The role is based in Sacramento and focuses on the human aging process and issues faced by older adults.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Gerontology or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time in assigned courses and assess course content.
• Grade assignments and maintain office hours.
• Coordinate course details with the Department Chair.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned based on departmental needs.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment/Grading

Office hours

Education

Master's Degree in Gerontology or related field

Doctoral degree in Gerontology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job no: 555629

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Sacramento

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

DEPARTMENT: Gerontology

POSITION TITLE:Lecturer Pool – Gerontology Department

POSITION DETAILS:

The Department of Gerontology provides an applied interdisciplinary approach to studying the human aging process and the challenges encountered by older adults and their families as they interact in contemporary society.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time in assigned courses; prepare, deliver, and assess course content.
• Grade assignments and exams; maintain office hours as needed.
• Coordinate with the Department Chair on course assignments, dates, times, and modality.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned based on departmental needs.
• Appointments are conditional on enrollment and budget; initial appointments are typically for one semester and may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.

Rank and Salary

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background as 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 provided, with salaries based on a full-time rate (15 weighted teaching units). A semester’s pay is issued in six equal payments. Salary for a given semester is pro-rated based on units worked out of 15 WTUs.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Gerontology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Gerontology or related field.
• Professional experience working with older adults and/or caregivers.

Applicant Instructions

New applicants are required to submit:

1. Cover letter that includes specify courses of interest and qualifications to teach. A list of courses within the Gerontology (GERO) major is available in the University Catalog.
2. Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree or degree required for the position.
3. List of three references with contact information.

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city and offers a 300-acre campus along the American River with numerous amenities. Sacramento State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas. 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.

Clery Act and Campus Safety

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR includes policy statements, safety information, and crime statistics. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail]. Depending on the role, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and training may be required in CSU Learn.

A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Per CSU policy, candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) faculty are not sponsored for H1-B Visas. Out-of-state employment policies require work to be performed within California for faculty started after January 1, 2022.

Advertised: Mar 12 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: (date not specified)

We will email you new jobs that match this search; you may receive messages like this about roles in the Department of Gerontology. The department is continuously seeking candidates for part-time lecturer positions. A Master’s Degree or higher in Gerontology or a related field is required.