2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool – Electrical & Electronic Engineering

About the role

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering program at Sacramento State equips graduates with a strong background in fundamental principles and advanced courses in specific areas. The curriculum includes practical, hands-on experience through laboratory courses and a culminating design project.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Class preparation
• Grading
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the relevant field
• Excellent communication skills
• Doctoral degree in the relevant field preferred
• Teaching experience at the university level preferred
• Professional engineering experience and board registration preferred
• Experience teaching online courses preferred
• Ability to teach large classes

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a closely related field
• Doctoral degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a closely related field preferred
• Teaching experience at the university level preferred
• Professional engineering experience and board registration preferred
• Experience teaching online courses preferred
• Ability to teach large classes

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to teach a variety of courses in Analog/Digital Electronics, Control Systems, Communication Engineering, and Power Engineering

Benefits

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.

Pay

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

Schedule

Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Additional Information

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in the relevant field and excellent communication skills. Additional qualifications such as a doctoral degree, teaching experience at the university level, professional engineering experience, and board registration are preferred. Applicants must also have experience teaching online courses and the ability to teach large classes.

Preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree in the relevant field. The salary ranges indicated are based on a "full-rate" (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]) and are subject to change as of July 2024.

To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro-rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae (CV)/resume, unofficial transcripts of highest degree, a list of references with contact information, and a diversity statement addressing their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in teaching. Please indicate in the text field in the application what courses you believe you are qualified to teach.

Eligibility verification is required, and candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agent for non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) faculty for the H1-B Visa.

Out-of-state employment is not allowed for this position.