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

Sacramento State•Sacramento, CA

5d•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 in literature will focus on specific regional and/or historical areas such as British, American, World, and Postcolonial literature. Creative Writing courses will cover fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Technical Writing courses (ENGL 120T) will be digital-first, focusing on technical and professional communication with an emphasis on documentation for real audiences and contexts, including applied projects. Students will develop skills in content strategy, SEO, and user-centered writing, and explore emerging issues like AI in professional writing workflows. Courses are taught in person and meet two or three times per week. Part-time lecturers are responsible for instruction, class preparation, grading, and holding office hours. Additional duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments are determined by the Department Chair and College Dean. Part-time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires are made to fill instructional needs due to enrollment fluctuations, changes in tenure-track faculty assignments, or other factors. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, though academic year appointments may occur. Appointments can be renewed based on departmental needs, funding, and performance. Initial appointments are often made shortly before the semester begins.

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
If holding a Bachelor's and advanced to candidacy in a Doctoral or MFA program: Unofficial transcript of highest completed degree, unofficial transcript for current Doctoral or MFA program, and proof of candidacy status (notation on transcript or verification letter)
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)