2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Kinesiology

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 6,608; Part time

Job summary

The California State University is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time lecturer position in Sacramento. The role involves teaching courses in physical education, including activity-based, lecture-based, and coaching courses.

Applicants should possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of professional experience. Other responsibilities include class preparation and grading, with potential for renewal of appointments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related professional experience.
• Teaching experience in the related subject is preferred.
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree required.

Responsibilities

• Teach various physical education courses.
• Prepare classes and grade student submissions.
• Hold office hours for student consultations.

Skills

Instructional skills

Course preparation

Grading and evaluation

Education

Masters or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job no: 558101

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Sacramento

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

Position Details

The Department is looking for qualified candidates for a part‑time lecturer pool to teach courses in the following areas:

• Activity based courses: Swimming, Racquet, Team & Individual Sports, Dance, Aerobics & Fitness, and Jogging
• Lecture based courses: Exercise for Healthy Living, Exercise Electrocardiography, Clinical Evaluation 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, and Sleep & Performance
• Professional physical education pedagogy‑based courses: Team & Individual Sports and 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, and 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, 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. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally 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:

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. If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 × 3/15 = $1,101.40 × 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate and/or teaching experience in related subject.

Applicant Instructions

New applicants are required to submit:

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

Eligibility Verification

The 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.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

California State University, Sacramento is an Affluent 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.

Clery Act and Security

The current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . The ASR contains security and safety‑related policy statements and statistics for Sacramento State. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position.

COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy

It is strongly recommended that all 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). Effective May 2023.

Out of State Employment

All faculty who begin initial employment on or after January 1, 2022 must perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to this date must be available to perform in‑state work if their assignment is in‑person.

Advertised: May 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: [date not provided]