2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Liberal Studies Program

Opt For Healthy Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 66,960 - 111,600; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living in Sacramento is inviting applicants for a part-time Lecturer Pool position in the Liberal Studies Program. This role involves teaching upper division courses, preparing lessons, grading, and conducting office hours.

The successful candidate must possess a California Teaching Credential and a minimum of five years of teaching experience, ideally in the K-12 or college level. A commitment to diversity and effective communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience at K-12 or college level.
• Evidence of effective teaching in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper division courses in Liberal Studies.
• Conduct class preparation, grading, and hold office hours.
• Adapt assignments based on departmental needs.

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 × 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1,101.40 × 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.

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 California State University, Sacramento 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.