2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Social Science Program

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 67,108 - 80,382; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking a part-time lecturer for the Social Science program in Sacramento. Responsibilities include instruction, grading, and maintaining office hours, while adapting to departmental needs.

Eligible candidates should hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a minimum of five years of professional experience. The position offers temporary appointments with the possibility of renewal based on department needs and performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in core discipline with five years experience.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Assign coursework as directed by Program Director.

Skills

Diversity and inclusion

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in a core discipline

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557941
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

DEPARTMENT: Social Science Program

Position Details

The Social Science program draws from perspectives and methodologies from the following core academic disciplines: Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science. Its courses engage students in learning opportunities through seminars and faculty-supervised independent learning activities.

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 checks 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

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in one of the core academic disciplines (or closely‑related discipline) with minimum of five years related professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students and colleagues and create inclusive learning environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic preparation and experience related to the area of teaching
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Strength of interpersonal communication skills

Applicant Instructions

New applicants are required to submit:

• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position
• List of three professional references with contact information

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

Locations

Northern California

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

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.