2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Sociology
About The Position
The Department of Sociology at Sacramento State is seeking qualified candidates for its lecturer pool to teach lower- and upper-division courses. As one of the largest departments at the university, it has approximately 16 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and 15 lecturers serving over 500 undergraduate majors. Faculty expertise covers a wide range of sociological topics, with a focus on intersectionality and social justice. Duties for a part-time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, and holding office hours, with other duties assigned as needed. Course assignments are determined by the Department Chair in consultation with faculty and under the direction of the College Dean. Part-time lecturers hold conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget, with hires made from the applicant pool 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. Renewals depend on departmental needs, funding, and performance. Appointments are often made shortly before the semester begins.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, or
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with successful advancement to candidacy in a Doctoral program in a related field.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Instruction
- Class preparation
- Grading
- Office hours
- Other duties as assigned based on departmental needs
Benefits
- Rank and Salary based on professional experience and educational background
- Classification salary ranges for Lecturer A, B, C, and D ranks are provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
