2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Sacramento State’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership Program is designed for working professionals and produces exemplary educational leaders for schools, community colleges, general education environments, and community organizations. The program develops anti-racist educational leaders who are reflective, asset-driven, research-informed, and who address intersecting injustices.

About the role

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 the department due to changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, or other factors. 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.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, and grading
• Holding office hours
• Other duties as 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctorate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Education Administration, Education Policy, Educational Leadership, or relevant disciplinary emphasis related to educational praxis
• Record of quantitative research methods, statistics, and policy analysis

Preferred

• Prior teaching and leadership/policy experience in the TK-20 educational setting

Pay

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks (based on a full-time rate of 15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]) 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

A semester’s worth of compensation consists of six payments of the given amount. Salary is pro-rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. For example, a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary would earn $1,101.40 per check, totaling $6,608.40 for the semester.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento, 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 a million. The university is a Hispanic and AANAPISI-serving institution with about 31,000 students from across the state, country, and world. Sacramento State’s mission is to transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed.