2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Philosophy

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,745 - 78,120; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is hiring a temporary part-time lecturer for its Philosophy Department. This role involves teaching undergraduate courses such as Ethics and Critical Thinking, with a requirement of a Master’s Degree in Philosophy and at least one year of college-level teaching experience. The position supports a diverse academic environment and emphasizes instructional quality. Applications are ongoing, and opportunities for renewal are based on performance and departmental needs.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of previous college-level teaching experience.
• Applicants capable of teaching courses in Ethics, Critical Thinking, Introduction to Philosophy, History of Philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Course assignments are made by the Department Chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

Philosophy

Ability to teach online courses

Critical Thinking

Education

Master’s Degree in Philosophy

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557329

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Sacramento

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

DEPARTMENT

Philosophy

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of Philosophy, housed in the College of Arts and Letters, has one of the largest undergraduate philosophy programs in the California State University system. In addition to the general major, it offers major concentrations in Ethics, Politics, and Law and in Science, Reason and Values. It serves the campus and its STEM disciplines through its general education offerings, and offers courses in every GE category.

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

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Philosophy
• At least one (1) year of previous college‑level teaching experience.
• Applicants should be capable of teaching one or more of the following courses:
• PHIL 2 - Ethics
• PHIL 4 - Critical Thinking
• PHIL 6 - Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL 26 - History of Philosophy

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy
• Experience in teaching online courses
• Ability to teach large classes

Applicant Instructions

• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position
• A list of three (3) current references with contact information
• A teaching “portfolio” including:
  • a list of courses from our department you think you could teach
  • a list of courses taught or developed
  • sample syllabi
  • statement of teaching philosophy

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.

Advertised: April 20, 2026 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Northern California

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1