2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Kinesiology

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 73,749; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking a part-time lecturer for the Kinesiology department to teach a variety of activity and lecture-based courses. Ideal candidates must hold a Masters or Bachelors degree and have at least five years of relevant professional experience. Preference will be given to those with a Doctorate and teaching experience.

This temporary position offers a flexible appointment based on enrollment needs, with salary determined by professional experience and educational background.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related professional experience.
• Doctorate and/or teaching experience in related subject preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional experience in Kinesiology

Education

Masters or Bachelors degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Job No: 558101
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento

DEPARTMENT

Kinesiology

POSITION DETAILS

Course areas to teach include:

• Activity‑based courses: Swimming, Racquet, Team & Individual Sports, Dance, Aerobics & Fitness, Jogging
• Lecture‑based courses: Exercise for Healthy Living, Exercise Electrocardiography, Clinical Evaluation of Lower & Upper Extremity, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Adapted Physical Education, Movement Education, Sport & Aging, Care of Athletic Injuries, Exercise Physiology of Women, Energy Production & Performance, Exercise Programming, Sleep & Performance
• Professional physical education pedagogy‑based courses: Team & Individual Sports, Student Teaching Supervision
• Coaching‑based courses: Theory of Sport/Fitness Management, Theory of Coaching; Ethics, Inclusion, and Equity in Coaching
• Lab‑based courses: Motor Learning & Control, Applied Exercise Physiology, Applied Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Testing

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, dates, time, and modality are determined by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Part‑time lecturers receive conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires are made when instructional needs arise due to enrollment changes, faculty tenure unit adjustments, or other factors. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, occasionally for an academic year. Appointments may be renewed based on 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: There is a "full‑time rate" (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester’s compensation consists of six (6) payments. A semester pay is pro‑rated based on units worked out of 15 WTUs. For example, a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary of $5,507 would receive $1101.40 per check, totaling $6,608.40 for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters or Bachelors plus a minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate and/or teaching experience in related subject.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

• Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned or the degree required for the position
• List of three references with contact information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 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. Candidates must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

CLERY ACT COMPLIANCE

All candidates must complete a background check, including a criminal records check, prior to any offer. Failure to complete the required background check may affect the application status or continued employment. The annual security report (ASR) is available at https://www.csus.edu/clery. If the position is designated as a Campus Security Authority, relevant training will be provided.

COVID‑19 VACCINATION POLICY

Employees are strongly encouraged to follow CDC and California Department of Public Health recommendations for COVID‑19 vaccination, effective May 2023.

ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

Applicants must provide official transcripts and proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento does not sponsor H1‑B visas for temporary/lecturer faculty.

OUT OF STATE EMPLOYMENT

Faculty beginning employment or returning after a 12‑month break on or after January 1, 2022, must perform all work within California. Faculty hired prior to that date must be available for in‑person work if required.

APPLICATION DATES

Advertised: May 15, 2026 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled