AY Lecturer Pool - School of Music

2025-26 AY Lecturer Pool - School of Music

DEPARTMENT: School of Music

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool - Music

POSITION DETAILS: The School of Music at Sacramento State offers the rigorous study more commonly associated with prestigious conservatories, alongside an outstanding liberal arts education. We offer the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music;
Bachelor of Music degrees in seven concentrations (Instrumental, Keyboard, Voice, Theory/Composition, Music Education, Jazz Studies, and Jazz Education); the Master of Music degree in conducting, composition, or performance concentrations; the Minor in Music; and the Performer’s Certificate. With all of its degree programs fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Sacramento State School of Music has developed a regional and national reputation for the high quality of its faculty and the superior achievements of its students and performing ensembles.

• American Music
• World Music
• Applied Music (all instruments and voice)
• Class Piano
• Ensembles
• General Education courses in literature and fundamentals
• Jazz Studies
• Music History and Literature
• Music Theory
• Music Education
• Music Technology

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, Canvas course management, and office hours for part‑time lecturer courses.
• Other duties as assigned based on departmental needs.
• Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are set by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

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

Salary ranges 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. Compensation is pro‑rated based on units worked out of 15 WTUs.

• Master’s Degree in the discipline or Bachelor’s Degree with more than five years of relevant professional experience.

• Doctorate
• College‑level teaching experience

Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vita/resume
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position
• List of three references with contact information
• A document listing the courses you believe you are qualified to teach (review the course catalog and upload in the appropriate application section).

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to 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 individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfy the background check may affect the application status or continued employment.

Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees follow CDC and CDPH vaccine recommendations as applicable. Effective May 2023.

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of highest degree earned and proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. Sacramento State is not a sponsoring agent for non‑tenure track faculty for the H1‑B visa.

All faculty who begin initial employment (or return from a 12‑month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to that date must be available to perform in‑state work if the assignment is in‑person.