2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Communication Studies
About the role
The Department of Communication Studies at Sacramento State seeks to hire part-time lecturers to support its curriculum. Courses cover various aspects of communication, including interpersonal, group, and organizational communication, rhetorical theory and criticism, public relations, mass communication, journalism, and film.
Responsibilities
- Instruction
- Class preparation
- Grading
- Office hours
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Master’s degree in communication or a related discipline
- Possession of a doctorate in communication or a related discipline and/or teaching experience is preferred
Qualifications
- Unofficial transcripts of highest degree
- List of three professional references with contact information
Skills
N/A
Benefits
N/A
Pay
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.
Schedule
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.