2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Chemistry

Position Title Lecturer Pool – Chemistry and Biochemistry Position Details The Department of Chemistry at Sacramento State is one of the larger departments in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. It serves approximately 400 undergraduate majors in BA and BS programs in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Forensic Chemistry, and offers master’s degree programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The department includes 20 full‑time faculty members, eight staff members, and approximately 20 part‑time lecturers. Courses are offered across the chemistry curriculum, including general chemistry, chemistry for health science majors, chemistry for engineering majors, organic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean. Responsibilities Instruction Class preparation Grading Office hours Other duties as assigned based on departmental needs Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Preferred: Prior chemistry teaching experience at the college level. Application Requirements Unofficial transcripts of highest degree. List of references with contact information. Salary 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. 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. 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. Legal Notices California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider 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 those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Effective May 2023. Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position. Advertising Information Advertised: Mar 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: #J-18808-Ljbffr Opt For Healthy Living