2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Chemistry

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Class preparation
• Grading
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry
• Prior chemistry teaching experience at the college level preferred

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional evenings and weekends

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance options
• Retirement plan

Pay

• Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department
• Classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are provided in the Required Qualifications section

Schedule

• Course assignments are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean
• 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
• Appointments are often made just prior to the start of the semester

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world.

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.