2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool Teaching Credentials

DEPARTMENT: Teaching Credentials

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool - Teaching Credentials

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 thecampus-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:

Lecturer A: $5507 - $6677

Lecturer B: $6221 $13224

Lecturer C: $6825 $14523

Lecturer D: $8593 $15211

The salary ranges indicated are based on a fulltime rate (15 weighted teaching units WTUs). A semesters 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 prorated 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: $5507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) $1101.40 x 6 checks $6608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PK-3 ECE INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
REQUIRED: Masters degree in education or related field or Bachelors degree with significant relevant professional experience (7 years or more)and recent PK-3rdgrade 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: Masters degree in education or related field or Bachelors 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: Masters degree in education or related field or Bachelors 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: Masters degree in education or related field or Bachelors 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;CaliforniaEducation Specialists (formerly Special Education) teaching credential.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

New applicants are required to submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Current Curriculum Vita (CV)/Resume - Please include all California public school credentials and authorizations held.
3. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree
4. List of references with contact information
5. In the Additional Questions section please indicate which program(s) - PK-3 ECE Instruction SpecialistMultiple Subject Single SubjectEducation 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: For applicants applying ONLY to supervise teacher candidates indicate field experience/student teaching supervision in the same text field.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento Stateis located in the heart of Californias 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 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated tolearning and student success;teaching research scholarship and creative activity;justice diversity equity and inclusion;resource development and sustainability;dedicated community engagement andwellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in ourHornet 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.

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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 (or return from a 12-month break in service) 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.