2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Biological Sciences

DEPARTMENT

Biological Sciences

POSITION TITLE

Lecturer Pool – Biological Sciences

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of Biological Sciences at Sacramento State is one of the largest programs on campus, with approximately 1,600 undergraduate and 60 Master’s students, 32 permanent faculty, approximately 40 temporary faculty, and 13 technical and administrative support team members. Most of the Department is located in the Tschannen Science Complex, and courses cover the range of biology, including entomology, evolution, microbiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and conservation biology.

DUTIES

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.

APPOINTMENT POLICY

Part-time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally for an academic year. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.

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. Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677 Lecturer B: $6,221 ‑ $13,224 Lecturer C: $6,825 ‑ $14,523 Lecturer D: $8,593 ‑ $15,211 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 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 structured as follows: $5,507 × 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1,101.40 × 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

For Undergraduate courses : A Master’s degree in a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree along with successful advancement to candidacy in a Doctoral program in a related field. For Graduate courses : A Doctoral degree in a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience teaching related to the subject matter.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

Cover letter - include course preferences. Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. Unofficial transcripts: Submit a single PDF file that includes all unofficial transcripts for degrees completed and any academic program in which you are currently enrolled. Upload the file under the label "Unofficial Transcripts of Highest Degree". If you hold only a Bachelor’s degree, provide proof of advancement to candidacy for the Doctoral program (notation on transcript or a letter of verification from your academic institution). Combine this proof with your unofficial transcripts. List of three professional references with contact information.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment 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. Sacramento State hires only individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Employees and applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Office of Disability Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr The California State University