2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - History

Opt For Healthy Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 69,671; Part time

Job summary

A California State University in Sacramento is seeking a part-time lecturer for the History Department. This role involves teaching and preparing courses in U.S. history, with qualifications including a Master's degree in History. The position offers a flexible part-time schedule, conditional appointments based on enrollment, and competitive pay. Initial salary for lecturers starts at a pro-rated basis depending on teaching units, fostering a supportive academic environment for continued faculty development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History is required.
• Ph.D. in History or Public History is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, prepare classes, and grade assignments.
• Hold office hours for student support.
• Conduct lectures according to departmental schedule.

Skills

Instructional skills

Grading

Class preparation

Education

Master’s degree in History

Ph.D. in History or Public History

Job description

Apply now Job no: 556217
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

DEPARTMENT

History

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of History at Sacramento State offers a standard BA in History, a BA in History with Concentration in Law and Social Justice, and a BA in History with Subject Matter Preparation in the Social Sciences for future middle and high school teachers. We also offer an MA in History and an MA in Public History. The department schedules a wide range of courses in U.S. history and in the histories of other regions of the world.

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 is need to fill courses. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but may be for an academic year. Appointments 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 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: minimum $5,507 per full‑time rate
• Lecturer B: minimum $6,243 per full‑time rate

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 x 3/15 = $1,101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in History

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in History or Public History

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

New Applicants are required to submit:

• Unofficial transcript of highest degree
• A list of references with contact information

EEO STATEMENT

California State University, Sacramento is an Aff… 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.

BACKGROUND CHECK

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 employees who apply for the position.

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.

Advertised: Mar 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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