AY Lecturer Pool - English

Position Overview

The English Department at California State University, Sacramento is seeking part‑time lecturers for the Lecturer Pool - English. Successful candidates will teach introductory‑level lecture classes in Composition, Composition for Multilingual Writers, Professional/Technical Writing, Advanced Composition, Linguistics, and Children’s Literature.

Part‑time lecturers receive conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Initial appointments are typically one semester, with the possibility of renewed assignment based on department needs, funding, and performance. Assigned course dates, times, and modality are determined by the Department Chair in coordination with the College Dean.

• Teach assigned courses and prepare lecture materials.
• Grading, providing feedback, and maintaining attendance records.
• Holding office hours to support student learning.
• Contributing to course design and assessment as requested by the department.

• Required: Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field, OR a Bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of teaching or relevant professional experience.
• Preferred: Prior college‑level teaching experience.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé
• Unofficial transcripts showing highest earned degree
• Three professional references with contact information

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and commits to hiring qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. All employees and applicants are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants must complete a satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check, before a position can be offered. Candidates must also provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and proof of U.S. work eligibility. The university is not a sponsorship agent for non‑tenure‑track faculty for the H1‑B visa.

All faculty beginning initial employment (or returning from a 12‑month break) on or after January 1, 2022 must perform work within the State of California.