AY Lecturer Pool - Criminal Justice

DEPARTMENT

Criminal Justice

Lecturer Pool - Division of Criminal Justice

Specific areas of expertise or need may vary from semester to semester. The department is currently seeking 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 topics.

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 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 from the pool of applicants are made when instructional needs arise. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally an academic year’s initial appointment is made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.

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 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 are based on a "full‑time rate" (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester’s worth of compensation is made up of six payments of the given amount. Pay is prorated based on units worked out of 15 WTUs.

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

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

New applicants are required to submit:

• Current curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript of highest degree
• List of professional references with contact information
• Complete the department supplemental application form with course preferences. Please click the link below to download the form and submit it with your application: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf
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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.

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 employees who apply for the position.

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