Center for California Studies
2025-26 AY Lecturer Pool - Gerontology
Center for California Studies, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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Job no:
548127 Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location:
Sacramento Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time
DEPARTMENT: Gerontology POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool – Gerontology Department POSITION DETAILS: The Gerontology Program provides an applied interdisciplinary approach to studying the human aging process and the challenges encountered by older adults and their families as they interact in contemporary society.
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:
The salary ranges indicated are based on a "full‐time rate" (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester's 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 pro‐rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. For example, if you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of 15) = $1,101.40 per check, totaling $6,608.40 for 3 units/semester.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Gerontology or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral degree in Gerontology or related field.
Professional experience working with older adults and/or caregivers.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: New applicants are required to submit:
Cover letter that includes: specify courses of interest and qualifications to teach.
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position.
List of three references with contact information.
Sacramento State is located in California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The campus is situated along the American River, near bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento, known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is ethnically diverse and highly livable, with a population of half a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students from across the globe. Our faculty and staff are committed to our mission and fostering an inclusive environment where all identities and perspectives are valued.
For more reasons to join Sacramento State, visit the
Why Sac State?
page.
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Additional Information: Jeanne Clery Disclosure:
The Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at
https://www.csus.edu/clery . It contains security policies, emergency info, crime statistics, and prevention info. Paper copies are available at the Police Service Center in the University Union.
A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily before employment. Failure to do so may affect employment status.
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is recommended that employees follow CDC and California Department of Public Health guidance. Effective May 2023.
Eligibility and Employment Policies: Official transcripts and proof of eligibility to work are required. CSU does not sponsor H1-B visas for non-tenure track faculty.
All faculty beginning employment on or after January 1, 2022, must perform work within California.
Application Details: Advertised: May 09, 2025 (8:00 AM) PDT. Applications close:
date to be announced .
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Job no:
548127 Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location:
Sacramento Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time
DEPARTMENT: Gerontology POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool – Gerontology Department POSITION DETAILS: The Gerontology Program provides an applied interdisciplinary approach to studying the human aging process and the challenges encountered by older adults and their families as they interact in contemporary society.
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:
The salary ranges indicated are based on a "full‐time rate" (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester's 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 pro‐rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. For example, if you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of 15) = $1,101.40 per check, totaling $6,608.40 for 3 units/semester.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Gerontology or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral degree in Gerontology or related field.
Professional experience working with older adults and/or caregivers.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: New applicants are required to submit:
Cover letter that includes: specify courses of interest and qualifications to teach.
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position.
List of three references with contact information.
Sacramento State is located in California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The campus is situated along the American River, near bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento, known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is ethnically diverse and highly livable, with a population of half a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students from across the globe. Our faculty and staff are committed to our mission and fostering an inclusive environment where all identities and perspectives are valued.
For more reasons to join Sacramento State, visit the
Why Sac State?
page.
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Additional Information: Jeanne Clery Disclosure:
The Annual Security Report (ASR) is available at
https://www.csus.edu/clery . It contains security policies, emergency info, crime statistics, and prevention info. Paper copies are available at the Police Service Center in the University Union.
A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily before employment. Failure to do so may affect employment status.
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is recommended that employees follow CDC and California Department of Public Health guidance. Effective May 2023.
Eligibility and Employment Policies: Official transcripts and proof of eligibility to work are required. CSU does not sponsor H1-B visas for non-tenure track faculty.
All faculty beginning employment on or after January 1, 2022, must perform work within California.
Application Details: Advertised: May 09, 2025 (8:00 AM) PDT. Applications close:
date to be announced .
#J-18808-Ljbffr