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DEPARTMENT: Communication Sciences and Disorders

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool -Communication Sciences and Disorders

POSITION DETAILS: 

Communication Sciences and Disorders- Didactic Instructors

Didactic Instructors provide classroom instruction to students in the BS and MS programs. Didactic instruction subject area needs will vary, but may include the following:

• Accent modification
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
• Augmentative/Alternative/Communication (AAC)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Child Language
• Communication Disorders
• Counseling
• Curriculum
• Degenerative Disorders
• Developmental Disorders and syndromes
• Dysphagia
• Fluency
• Language and Literacy Development
• Language disorders
• Medical Speech Pathology
• Motor Speech Disorders
• Neurogenic Language Disorders
• Neurological Disorders
• Phonetic Sciences
• Phonological Disorders
• Research Methods
• Speech Sound Development and Disorders
• Voice

For a full list of courses offered within the department, please review the course catalog 

Communication Sciences and Disorders MS Program- Clinical Instructor

Clinical Instructors supervise MS students providing clinical services in the on-campus Maryjane Rees Language, Speech, and Hearing Center. Clinical Instruction subject area needs will vary, but may include the following:

• Accent modification
• Augmentative/Alternative/Communication (AAC)
• Aural Rehabilitation
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Central Auditory Processing
• Child Language
• Counseling
• Degenerative Conditions
• Developmental Concerns and syndromes
• Fluency
• Hearing Screenings
• Language and Literacy Development
• Language concerns
• Motor Speech
• Neurogenic Language concerns
• Neurological concerns
• Populations from Neurodiverse backgrounds
• Speech Sound development and concerns
• Voice

For a full list of courses offered within the department, please review the course catalog 

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 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 Salary

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 "fulltime 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 prorated 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: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester. 

Communication Sciences and Disorders- Didactic Instructors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Minimum of a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two years of professional experience in specialty area for which you are applying (specialized courses may require more than two years' experience)
   
2. Experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate coursework.

Communication Sciences and Disorders MS Program- Clinical Instructor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field.
2. 9 months experience post ASHA certification
3. Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
4. Current California License in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 2 hours of professional development in supervision after receiving the CCC-SLP.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

New applicants are required to submit:

1. Cover letter that includes:
   • Diversity and inclusion statement that describes how your past experiences, current interests and activities, and/or future goals promote work, classroom, and clinical environments that value inclusion.
   • General availability and preferred teaching schedule (days and times).
2. Current Curriculum Vita (CV)/Resume that includes (if applicable) current ASHA number, California license number, and documentation of professional development in supervision.
3. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position.
4. List of three references with contact information.
5. Please indicate in the text field in the application what courses you believe you are qualified to teach. Course listings can be found here: https://catalog.csus.edu/courses-a-z/.

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." As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and 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 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 https://www.csus.edu/people-climate/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/people-climate/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety 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 by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

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.

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.

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.. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agent for non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) faculty for the H1-B Visa.

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.