2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality and tourism are among California’s fastest-growing and most influential industries, offering diverse career opportunities across local, national, and global contexts while contributing to economic development, community vitality, and quality of life. Health and wellness tourism is a rapidly growing sector in the industry.

About the role

The Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program, housed within the Department of Public Health, seeks part-time lecturers to teach courses in our BS and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management degrees. Instructors are sought for morning, afternoon, and evening class schedules, delivered via online, hybrid, and in-person instruction.

Duties include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be 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.

Part-time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework due to changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and 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

• Teach courses in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with particular interest in the following areas:
  • Hospitality administration
  • Human resources management
  • Hospitality and tourism law
  • Conference and meeting planning
  • Health, wellness, and medical tourism and hospitality
• Prepare and deliver course materials
• Grade assignments and exams
• Hold office hours for student support
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the department

Requirements

• A master’s degree in a field related to the area of instruction is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching college-level courses
• Previous or current employment in Hospitality and Tourism Management or related disciplines

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 are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677 per 15 weighted teaching units (WTUs)
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224 per 15 WTUs
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523 per 15 WTUs
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211 per 15 WTUs

A semester's worth of compensation consists of six payments of the given amount, pro-rated based on the units assigned. For example, a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary would earn $1,101.40 per payment, totaling $6,608.40 for the semester.

About the organization

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country.

Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region and beyond. The university’s mission is to transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. The institution is committed to learning and student success, teaching, research, justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement.