AY Lecturer Pool - Criminal Justice

Position Overview

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Human Development

Department: Criminal Justice

Position Title: Lecturer Pool – Division of Criminal Justice

Specific areas of expertise or need may vary from semester to semester. The department is currently seeking instruction to courses in introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement/investigations, justice administration, criminology theory and research methods, law and courts, corrections, offenders and offenses, community and justice system, and other related disciplines.

Duties of a part‑time lecturer 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 determined by the Department Chair in liaison with the College Dean.

Part‑time lecturers receive conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the applicant pool are made when instructional needs arise that cannot be met by existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester; occasional academic‑year appointments occur. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance and are often slated just prior to the semester’s start.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background, determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are listed in the university salary schedule (description omitted for brevity).

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, social sciences, law, or related disciplines.

• Doctoral degree in criminal justice, criminology, social sciences, law, or related disciplines.
• Prior or current college‑level teaching experience.

• Unofficial transcript of highest degree.
• List of professional references with contact information.

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The campus spans 300 acres along the American River and offers numerous bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento, known as the “Farm‑to‑Fork Capital,” provides a diverse, livable environment for students nationwide.

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of 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 only hires individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Background checks, including criminal‑records checks, are required before a position is offered. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Fire Safety Right‑to‑Know Act is available in the annual security report at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Per CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy (effective May 2023), employees are strongly encouraged to follow vaccination recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health.

Applicants must provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agent for non‑tenure track faculty on H‑1B visas.

All faculty who begin employment or return after a 12‑month break on or after January 1, 2022 must work within California. Faculty hired earlier may be required to work within the state if their assignments are in‑person.

Applications close: (date not specified).