2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Public Policy and Administration

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

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking part-time lecturers for the Public Policy and Administration department for the 2026-27 academic year. Responsibilities include conducting classes, preparing materials, and grading. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of teaching experience. This position is a great opportunity to engage with students and contribute to their understanding of the political factors affecting public policy. Applications are open until filled.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience.
• Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, JD, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Public Policy and Administration.
• Prepare class materials and grade assignments.
• Guide students in understanding political factors in public policy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public Policy knowledge

Class preparation

Grading skills

Student assistance

Education

Master’s degree in Public Policy or related field

Terminal degree (PhD, JD) preferred

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Public Policy and Administration

Apply now Job no: 556077
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

DEPARTMENT: Public Policy and Administration

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool – Public Policy and Administration

POSITION DETAILS:

Possible part-time openings for 2026-27 Academic Year:

PPA 210, Political Environment of Policy Making (Spring Semester)

PPA 230, Public Budgeting and Finance (Fall Semester)

PPA 297 A/B, Executive Fellows (Fall and Spring Semester)

PPA 298 A/B, Judicial Adm. Fellows (Fall and Spring Semester)

* Please refer to the course catalog for course descriptions:

Duties of a part-time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Assists students in learning to identify the political factors impinging on the policy process and in learning to cope with them. With particular emphasis on the California political environment and issues, employs case studies, structured role‑playing, and including politically feasible policy alternatives and advice to hypothetical clients. The goal is to equip students to work effectively as politically aware policy analysts. 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

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, JD, or equivalent) in a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Priority application deadlines: April 15, 2026 for Fall 2026 and August 15, 2026 for Spring 2027. The lecturer pool will remain open until filled and applications received after priority deadlines will be considered on an as‑needed basis.

All new applicants are required to submit:

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

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300‑acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm‑to‑Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

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.

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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.

Advertised: April 01, 2026 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Northern California

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