AY Lecturer Pool - Sociology

Duties: Part‑time lecturers are responsible for 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. Appointment and Compensation Part‑time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. The initial rank and salary are based on professional experience and educational background. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677 Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224 Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523 Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211 Salary ranges are based on a “full‑time rate” of 15 weighted teaching units (WTUs). Pay is prorated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. Example: A Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary is paid $5,507 × 3/15 = $1,101.40 per check, six checks per semester, totaling $6,608.40.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree, or a 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 embrace cultural diversity and inclusive practices. Teaching, research, and/or work experience aligned with the class subject. Application Requirements All new applicants are required to submit: a cover letter, current curriculum vitae (CV)/resume, and unofficial transcript of highest degree. If you hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and have advanced to candidacy in a Doctoral program, submit the unofficial transcript of your highest completed degree and the transcript for the Doctoral program, along with proof of candidacy status. Proof of candidacy can be either a notation on your unofficial transcript or a letter of verification from your academic institution. Combine all documents (transcripts and verification letter) into a single file before uploading. Include a list of professional references and a completed Statement of Professional Preparation and Experience form (download at https://www.csus.edu/college/social-sciences-interdisciplinary-studies/internal/_internal/_documents/experiencestatement.pdf). List the courses you are qualified to teach here: https://catalog.csus.edu/courses-a-z/soc/. Equal Employment Opportunity California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. The university is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Background Check A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily before a candidate can be offered a position. Failure to pass the background check may affect the application status or continued employment.