2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - School of Music

About the School of Music

The School of Music at Sacramento State prepares students to excel as artists, educators, and engaged citizens through individualized instruction, collaborative ensemble experiences, and a comprehensive curriculum in music and the liberal arts. We cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community that values diverse perspectives and brings them to life through performances, events, and meaningful engagement with our region. Our faculty are accomplished artists and educators, and our students and ensembles are recognized for their high level of achievement both regionally and nationally.

The School offers the following degrees and certificates:

• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Music (Instrumental, Keyboard, Voice, Theory/Composition, Music Education, Jazz Studies, Jazz Education)
• Master of Music (Conducting, Composition, Performance)
• Minor in Music
• Performer’s Certificate

About the Role

We seek versatile, collaborative musicians and educators who demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, inclusive teaching, and meaningful engagement with students. Lecturers are hired on an as-needed basis across a range of instructional areas, including:

• Applied music (all instruments and voice)
• Class piano
• Ensembles
• Jazz studies
• Music education
• Music history and literature
• Music technology
• Music theory
• General education courses for non-majors (including music literature, theory fundamentals, American music, and global musics)

Duties of a part-time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, Canvas course management, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Director of the School of Music under the direction of the College Dean.

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 an academic department based on 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.

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. Salary is pro-rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. For example, if you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 × (3/15) = $1,101.40 per payment × 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the discipline or Bachelor’s Degree with more than five years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate
• College-level teaching experience

About Sacramento State

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, 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 a million. Sacramento State’s 31,000 students come 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 for leadership, service, and success.”