2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Geology

DEPARTMENT: Geology POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool Geology

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of Geology at Sacramento State is dedicated to providing an exceptional geological education through effective teaching, close student‑faculty engagement, and active undergraduate and graduate research. We are seeking qualified candidates for our part‑time lecturer pool to teach undergraduate and graduate geology courses in Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Surficial Processes, Paleontology, and Petrology, as well as general education courses in physical geology, natural disasters, oceanography, and dinosaurs. 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. 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. If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Geology or related Geoscience field of study.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience teaching Geology at the post‑secondary level.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

New applicants are required to submit: Cover letter - please indicate which courses you are prepared to teach. Course listings can be found here: Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume Unofficial transcripts of highest degree List of references with contact information Equal Employment Opportunity California State University, Sacramento is an Affir… Social… The University is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. 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. 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. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit . The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr Sacramento State