2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Sociology

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 66,960 - 78,120; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking applicants for a temporary lecturer position in the Department of Sociology. The role involves teaching both lower and upper division courses, focusing on intersectionality and social justice.

Qualified candidates should possess at least a Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with progression in a Doctoral program. Relevant teaching experience and the ability to work with diverse student populations are essential. This is a part-time position with flexible responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher education qualifications.
• At least five years of relevant college teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach classes accommodating 40 students.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and class preparation for courses.
• Grading and conducting office hours.
• Duties assigned by the department based on needs.

Skills

Teaching experience in higher education

Ability to work with diverse student populations

Embrace cultural diversity

Education

Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with advancement to doctoral candidacy

Doctoral degree in a related discipline

Job description

Apply now Job no: 558319

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Sacramento

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of Sociology at Sacramento State is one of the largest departments at the university, with approximately 16 tenured and tenure‑track faculty members and 15 lecturers serving more than 500 undergraduate majors. Faculty expertise spans a broad range of sociological topics with an emphasis on intersectionality and social justice. We are seeking qualified candidates for our lecturer pool to teach lower‑ and upper‑division courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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, in consultation with the faculty, under the direction of the College Dean.

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. The classification salary ranges for the respective ranks 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 prorated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. For example, if you are a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 × 3/15 = $1,101.40 × 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree, or a minimum of Bachelor’s degree with successful advancement to candidacy in a Doctoral program in a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree with at least five years of relevant college teaching experience
• Teaching experience in both in‑person and online courses in higher education
• A Doctoral degree in a related discipline
• Ability to teach classes with 40 students
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and to embrace cultural diversity and inclusive practices in teaching
• Teaching, research, and/or work experience aligned with the class subject

EEO STATEMENT

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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