AY Lecturer Pool - Allied Health Sciences

Position Details: The Department of Allied Health Sciences houses two degree programs including the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Science and the BS in Therapeutic Health and Recreation. The department title is Allied Health Sciences and the Position Title is Lecturer Pool – Allied Health Science. The BS in Health Science prepares students for a variety of roles within the allied health professions. The curriculum integrates coursework from disciplines across the University to provide broad foundational knowledge and skills related to life sciences, social sciences, communications, health ecology, public service, ethical practice, and data analysis. The BS in Therapeutic Health and Recreation provides critical skills in assessment, documentation, leadership, and evidence-based practices that promote the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of individuals. This program prepares students for careers in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, community organizations, corrections, and schools.

Responsibilities: 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 Lecturer 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 are based on a full-time rate (15 weighted teaching units). A semester’s pay is disbursed in six payments. The base rate is pro-rated based on units worked out of 15 WTUs. Example calculations are provided in the original description.

Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Health Science, Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology, Public Health or related field

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate or equivalent in Health Science, Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology, Public Health or related field At least one year of college teaching experience Professional experience working in healthcare, public health, health education or a related Allied Health profession Knowledge or teaching experience General knowledge of health-related career paths Reading and writing research Social and natural influences that impact health Behavioral factors that influence health Relationship between personality and health Health communication Happiness and health Healthcare leadership Health and wellness Alternative health practices Therapeutic health interventions Aging and longevity Recreation therapy Science of disability Health informatics Artificial Intelligence in healthcare The development of health problems The role of emotions in immune function Physiological foundations of health psychology Applicant Instructions New applicants are required to submit: Cover letter Current curriculum vitae (CV)/resume — include course/teaching preferences. See the University Course Catalog for a list of courses in the BS in Health Science or the BS in Therapeutic Health and Recreation. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for the position List of three references with contact information About Sacramento State Sacramento State is located in California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The campus is a 300-acre setting along the American River with diverse surroundings. The university is committed to learning and student success, teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion, resource development and sustainability, community engagement, and wellness and safety. It is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Equal Employment Opportunity Sacramento State hires 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified persons with disabilities. See the linked resources for accommodations and training opportunities. Additional Policy Information Background checks are required before any offer. A CSU COVID-19 vaccination policy is referenced in the description. Eligibility verification requires official transcripts and proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. Non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) positions may have visa sponsorship constraints. All faculty are expected to perform work from within California as per CSU policies.