2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Liberal Studies Program

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 67,112 - 80,387; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking applications for the Lecturer Pool in the Liberal Studies Program. The role involves teaching upper division courses with responsibilities including instruction, grading, and office hours.

Candidates should hold a California Teaching Credential and have at least five years of teaching experience. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred, along with a commitment to diversity and effective communication skills. The position offers part-time, temporary faculty appointments.

Qualifications

• A California Teaching Credential with a minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• Experience with university-level teaching preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper division courses in the Liberal Studies Program.
• Prepare classes, grade assignments, and hold office hours.
• Assignments based on departmental needs and enrollment fluctuations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Commitment to diversity

Education

California Teaching Credential

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557668
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool – Liberal Studies Program

POSITION DETAILS:

The Liberal Studies Program invites applications to the lecturer pool to teach upper division courses.

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 Program Director 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 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 (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 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A California Teaching Credential (Multiple Subject or Single Subject‑Social Science) with a minimum of five years of teaching experience at K‑12 or college level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in economics, geography, history, or political science.
• Experience with university‑level teaching.
• Evidence of effective teaching.
• Strength of communication skills, including interpersonal communication skills and experience in classroom settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

New applicants are required to submit:

• Cover letter - discuss your teaching experience, previous employment and commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity in teaching
• Unofficial transcripts that include the highest degree or degree required for the position
• A list of three professional references with contact information

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.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Safety Act:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery

The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail].

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

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.

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.

Locations

Northern California