2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - English - Upper-Division Literature, Creative Writing, and Technical Writing

California State University, Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at Sacramento State is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time lecturer pool to teach courses in Upper-Division Literature, Creative Writing, and Technical Writing for the 2026-27 academic year. The department is a community of teachers, scholars, writers, and staff dedicated to promoting learning in various English disciplines. Courses are taught in person and meet two or three times per week during the semester. Part-time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool are made to fill instructional needs based on enrollment patterns, faculty assignments, and other factors. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but academic year appointments may be made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Assignments are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Requirements

• MA or minimum of Bachelor’s degree with successful advancement to candidacy in a Doctoral program in a related field with active scholarly agenda demonstrated through publication/conference participation/other relevant activities (for Upper-Division Literature).
• Teaching experience in the relevant field at the college level (for Upper-Division Literature).
• MA and/or Bachelor’s degree with successful advancement to candidacy in an MFA or a Doctoral program in creative writing with active creative agenda demonstrated through publication in nationally/internationally recognized platforms, magazines, or books from reputed presses (for Creative Writing).
• Teaching experience in the relevant field at the college level (for Creative Writing).
• Master’s degree in Technical Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a closely related field, with graduate coursework or demonstrated specialization in technical communication, digital writing, or professional communication; OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus at least 5 years of professional experience as a technical writer, UX writer, content strategist, or in a closely related role (for Technical Writing).
• Demonstrated familiarity with digital documentation environments, content strategy, and/or user-centered writing principles is required (for Technical Writing).
• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
• Unofficial transcripts that include the highest degree or degree required for the position
• Proof of candidacy status (if applicable)
• A list of three professional references with contact information
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in English literature with concentration in the relevant period/area/method (for Upper-Division Literature).
• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing with concentration in the relevant field (for Creative Writing).
• Professional experience as a technical writer, UX writer, content strategist, or in a related field, particularly current or recent industry practice (for Technical Writing).
• Experience teaching technical or professional writing at the college level (for Technical Writing).
• Ability to connect professional practice to undergraduate instruction, including topics such as content strategy, SEO, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI in writing workflows) (for Technical Writing).

Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Class preparation
• Grading
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned based on departmental needs

Benefits

• Salary ranges based on professional experience and educational background (Lecturer A, B, C, D)
• Compensation is pro-rated based on units worked out of 15 WTUs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level