2024-25 AY Lecturer Pool - School of Music
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Job no:
536104Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/LecturerLocation:
SacramentoCategories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time
DEPARTMENT: School of Music
POSITION DETAILS:The School of Music at Sacramento State offers the rigorous study more commonly associated with prestigious conservatories, alongside an outstanding liberal arts education. We offer the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music; Bachelor of Music degrees in seven concentrations (Instrumental, Keyboard, Voice, Theory/Composition, Music Education, Jazz Studies, and Jazz Education); the Master of Music degree in conducting, composition, or performance concentrations; the Minor in Music; and the Performer’s Certificate. With all of its degree programs fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Sacramento State School of Music has developed a regional and national reputation for the high quality of its faculty and the superior achievements of its students and performing ensembles.Specific areas of sub-disciplines of need: American Music; World Music; Applied Music (all instruments and voice); Class Piano; Ensembles; General Education courses in literature and fundamentals; Jazz Studies; Music History and Literature; Music Theory; Music Education; Music TechnologyDuties 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 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 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 that cannot be addressed with our existing faculty. 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.Rank and SalaryInitial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional and/or teaching 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 2023, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: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. To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro-rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs.If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows:$5,007 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1001.40 x 6 checks = $6,008.40 total for 3 units/semester.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s Degree in the discipline or Bachelor’s Degree with more than five years of relevant professional experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:Existing lecturers have the option of submitting the following documents:A complete updated curriculum vita/resume that includes:a) Qualifications, degrees, and specializationb) Courses taught at Sac State (course, semester, and year)c) Teaching experience at other higher-educational institutions, if applicable (course, semester, and year)d) Other relevant professional experienceA document that lists the courses you believe you are qualified to teach. Please review the course catalog (https://catalog.csus.edu/courses-a-z/) for a description of courses in the department. Upload in Page 2 - Additional Question.Existing lecturers with semester and academic year contracts should reapply each year. Existing lecturers with three-year contracts should reapply at the end of their three-year contract.NEW applicants are required
to submit:Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for positionList of three references with contact informationPlease review the course catalog (https://catalog.csus.edu/courses-a-z/) for a description of courses in the department. Please upload a document which lists the courses you believe you are qualified to teach. Upload in Page 2 - Additional Question.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’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. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to student success , diversity, equity and inclusion , community engagement , philanthropy , and campus safety .As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State?
page.Equal Employment OpportunityCalifornia 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.Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act NotificationPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.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.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.Eligibility VerificationCandidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agent for non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) faculty for the H1-B Visa.Out of State EmploymentPer 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.Advertised:
March 18, 2024 (8:00 AM)
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Open Until FilledInstructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
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