2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Gerontology

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking a part-time Lecturer for the Gerontology Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses, managing class preparation and grading, and holding office hours. Requires a Master's Degree in Gerontology or a related field and offers a flexible part-time contract based on departmental needs. Ideal for those with professional experience in gerontology and education. Competitive salary based on experience and educational background.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Gerontology or related field.
• Professional experience working with older adults and/or caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading and office hours.
• Duties assigned based on departmental needs.
• Courses assigned by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Skills

Professional experience working with older adults and/or caregivers

Education

Master's Degree in Gerontology or related field

Job description

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.

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 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 (6) 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. If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 × 3/15 = 1101.40 × 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

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:

• Cover letter that includes: Specify courses of interest and qualifications to teach – a list of courses within the GERO major is available in the University Catalog.
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position.
• List of three references with contact information.
• Complete the Statement of Professional Preparation and Experience form. Please click the link below to download the form. https://www.csus.edu/college/social-sciences-interdisciplinary-studies/internal/_internal/_documents/experiencestatement.pdf

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, visit https://www.csus.edu/people-climate/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Effective May 2023.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agent for non‑tenure track (temporary/lecturer) faculty for the H1‑B Visa.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021‑04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12‑month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in‑person.