2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Teaching Credentials

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 5,947 - 7,268; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking part-time lecturers for the Department of Teaching Credentials. These roles involve mentoring teacher candidates, observing instruction in local schools, and instruction in various education programs. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or significant professional experience in early childhood or education-related fields. The position emphasizes an inclusive approach to teaching, with a commitment to diversity and equity in education. Strong mentoring and teaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field or relevant professional experience.
• California Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential preferred.
• Experience mentoring teacher candidates or new teachers in K-12 schools.

Responsibilities

• Observe candidate instruction in local schools.
• Mentor candidates and evaluate their teaching performance.
• Conduct instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience in Early Childhood Education

Mentoring teacher candidates

Instructional faculty experience

California teaching credentials

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Doctorate in Education or related field

Tools

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Unofficial transcripts

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Teaching Credentials

Apply now Job no: 555493
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science

Position Details

The Department of Teaching Credentials believes it is critical that educators are prepared within an anti-racist framework and prepared to teach with an understanding of the communities within which they teach. The department is committed to advancing the campus-wide commitment to antiracism and inclusion. We prepare future PK-3 ECE Instruction Specialist, Elementary, Secondary, and Education Specialists (formerly Special Education) teachers. As an anchor institution within the diverse Sacramento region, we prepare teachers and leaders to be agents of change, committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion in culturally and linguistically diverse schools and communities.

We seek part-time lecturers to serve as PK-3 ECE Instruction Specialists, Multiple Subject, Single Subject and/or Education Specialists (formerly Special Education) university supervisors in area PK-12 schools. This work involves traveling to local schools to observe candidate instruction and mentor candidates; evaluating candidate progress towards meeting California Teaching Performance Expectations; and attending monthly meetings with other supervisory and instructional faculty. For fully online programs, virtual observations are allowed.

We also seek part-time lecturers to serve as instructional faculty in our PK-3 and our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) programs. 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/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PK-3 ECE INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in education or related field, or Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant professional experience (7 years or more) and recent PK-3rd grade professional experience (at least one assignment in the last 3 years); coursework emphasis (e.g., 24 units or more) in Early Childhood Education for either degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Education or related field. For field supervisor positions, recent experience (within last 3 years) mentoring teacher candidates or new teachers in grades TK, K or 1st; California Multiple Subject teaching credential; California Master Teacher Level or higher Child Development permit. For instructional faculty, prior higher education teaching experience.

MULTIPLE SUBJECT

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in education or related field, or Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant professional experience (7 years or more).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate; for instructional faculty, prior higher education teaching experience; for field supervisor positions, experience mentoring teacher candidates or new teachers; California Multiple Subject teaching credential.

SINGLE SUBJECT

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in education or related field, or Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant professional experience (7 years or more).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate; for instructional faculty, prior higher education teaching experience; for field supervisor positions, experience mentoring teacher candidates or new teachers; California Single Subject teaching credential

EDUCATION SPECIALISTS (formerly Special Education)

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in education or related field, or Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant professional experience (7 years or more).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate; for instructional faculty, prior higher education teaching experience; for field supervisor positions, experience mentoring teacher candidates or new teachers; California Education Specialists (formerly Special Education) teaching credential.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

New applicants are required to submit:

• Current Curriculum Vita (CV)/Resume - Please include all California public school credentials and authorizations held.
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree
• List of references with contact information
• In the Additional Questions section, please indicate which program(s) - PK-3 ECE Instruction Specialist,Multiple Subject, Single Subject,Education Specialists (formerly Special Education) (DHH, ECSE, ESN or MMSN) that you think you are qualified to teach and/or supervise. Course listings can be found here: https://catalog.csus.edu/courses-a-z/ . For applicants applying ONLY to supervise teacher candidates, indicate “field experience/student teaching supervision” in the same text field.

Sacramento State 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.

Compliance and Safety

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains 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 designated, 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.

Eligibility and Employment

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 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: Mar 12 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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The Department of Teaching Credentials seeks part-time lecturers to serve as PK-3 ECE Instruction Specialist, Multiple Subject, Single Subject and/or Education Specialists (formerly Special Education) (DHH, ECSE, ESN or MMSN) university supervisors in area PK-12 schools. We also seek part-time lecturers to serve as instructional faculty in our PK-3 and our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) programs.

The Department of Teaching Credentials seeks part-time lecturers to serve as PK-3 ECE Instruction Specialist, Multiple Subject, Single Subject and/or Education Specialists (formerly Special Education) (DHH, ECSE, ESN or MMSN) university supervisors in area PK-12 schools. We also seek part-time lecturers to serve as instructional faculty in our PK-3 and our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) programs.