2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Communication Sciences and Disorders

POSITION TITLE

Lecturer Pool – Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Didactic Instructors Provide Classroom Instruction To Students In The BS And MS Programs. Didactic Instruction Subject Area Needs Will Vary, But May Include The Following: Didactic Instructors Accent modification Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism Augmentative/Alternative/Communication (AAC) Autism Spectrum Disorders Child Language Communication Disorders Counseling Curriculum Degenerative Disorders Developmental Disorders and syndromes Dysphagia Fluency Language and Literacy Development Language disorders Medical Speech Pathology Motor Speech Disorders Neurogenic Language Disorders Neurological Disorders Phonetic Sciences Phonological Disorders Research Methods Speech Sound Development and Disorders Voice For a full list of courses offered within the department, please review the course catalog. Communication Sciences and Disorders MS Program - Clinical Instructor Clinical Instructors Supervise MS Students Providing Clinical Services In The On-campus Maryjane Rees Language, Speech, And Hearing Center. Clinical Instruction Subject Area Needs Will Vary, But May Include The Following: Accent modification Augmentative/Alternative/Communication (AAC) Aural Rehabilitation Autism Spectrum Disorders Central Auditory Processing Child Language Counseling Degenerative Conditions Developmental Concerns and syndromes Fluency Hearing Screenings Language and Literacy Development Language concerns Motor Speech Neurogenic Language concerns Neurological concerns Populations from Neurodiverse backgrounds Speech Sound development and concerns Voice For a full list of courses offered within the department, please review the course catalog. 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. Part‑time Lecturers 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: $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 (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 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 (Didactic Instructors) Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field. Preferred Qualifications (Didactic Instructors) Two years of professional experience in specialty area for which you are applying (specialized courses may require more than two years’ experience) Experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate coursework. Required Qualifications (Clinical Instructor) Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field. 9 months experience post ASHA certification Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association Current California License in Speech‑Language Pathology or Audiology Preferred Qualifications (Clinical Instructor) 2 hours of professional development in supervision after receiving the CCC‑SLP. Applicant Instructions New applicants are required to submit: Cover letter that includes: Diversity and inclusion statement that describes how your past experiences, current interests and activities, and/or future goals promote work, classroom, and clinical environments that value inclusion. General availability and preferred teaching schedule (days and times). Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume that includes (if applicable) current ASHA number, California license number, and documentation of professional development in supervision. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position. List of three references with contact information. Please indicate in the text field in the application what courses you believe you are qualified to teach. Course listings can be found here: About Sacramento State Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. 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Equal Employment Opportunity 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. It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. 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Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Background Check Disclaimer 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. 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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University-Sacramento