2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physical Therapy

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,656; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California invites applications for a Lecturer Pool position in Physical Therapy. Candidates must have a PT degree and at least three years of clinical experience, along with a current Physical Therapy license. The role involves teaching lectures and labs, grading, and preparing classes. Initial appointments are often for one semester, depending on departmental needs and enrollments. This is a part-time position with evaluations impacting future appointments.

Qualifications

• Must have earned PT degree or degree in a related field.
• Must have a minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Applicants must hold a current, active Physical Therapy license in California or another U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Teaching lectures and lab classes in PT evaluation and treatment.
• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Skills

PT degree or related field

Minimum three years of clinical experience

Current, active Physical Therapy license

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physical Therapy

Apply now Job no: 557158
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

POSITION TITLE

Lecturer Pool – Physical Therapy

POSITION DETAILS

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Sacramento State is a three-year program that prepares evidence-informed physical therapists with the knowledge and skills to provide patient care across diverse practice environments.

The program’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundation in the science and art of physical therapy, one that engages students in clinical reasoning through problem-solving within the context of patient cases, both actual and simulated. In addition, students complete 36 weeks of full-time internships at three locations to learn by doing in their respective practice settings.

Areas may include orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, therapeutic measurements and techniques, clinical agents, evidence informed practice, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, simulation lab, acute care, physical therapist as educator, and psychosocial issues in PT. In general, duties include teaching lectures and lab classes in PT evaluation and treatment, usually team‑teaching with a full‑time faculty member.

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) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have earned PT degree or degree in a related field.
• Must have a minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Applicants must hold a current, active Physical Therapy license in California or in another U.S. state and be eligible for California licensure.

a) Applicants who are currently licensed in California must provide their California PT license number at the time of application.

b) Applicants licensed in another state must provide their out-of-state PT license number and will be required to obtain California licensure prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience at the graduate level
• Relevant clinical specializations, for example Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), or Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)
• Online teaching experience

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

New applicants are required to submit:

• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree
• List of references with contact information
• Provide your Physical Therapy (PT) license number, including issuing state. Candidates licensed outside California will be required to obtain California licensure prior to appointment.

EEO Statement

California State University, Sacramento is an 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: Apr 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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