2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physical Therapy

About the role

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Sacramento State is a three-year program that prepares evidence-informed physical therapists with the knowledge and skills to provide patient care across diverse practice environments. The program’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundation in the science and art of physical therapy, one that engages students in clinical reasoning through problem-solving within the context of patient cases, both actual and simulated. Students complete 36 weeks of full-time internships at three locations to learn by doing in their respective practice settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures and lab classes in PT evaluation and treatment, usually team-teaching with a full-time faculty member.
• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Must have earned PT degree or degree in a related field.
• Must have a minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Applicants must hold a current, active Physical Therapy license in California or in another U.S. state and be eligible for California licensure.
• Applicants who are currently licensed in California must provide their California PT license number at the time of application.
• Applicants licensed in another state must provide their out-of-state PT license number and will be required to obtain California licensure prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at the graduate level, relevant clinical specializations such as Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS), and online teaching experience.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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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 as follows:
  • Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
  • Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
  • Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
  • Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211
• To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro-rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs.

Schedule

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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. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.”

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. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit here.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Effective May 2023.

Background Check

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Candidate Eligibility Verification

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S..

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.