Lecturer Pool Department of Political Science & Criminal Justice

2025-26 Lecturer Pool Department of Political Science & Criminal Justice

The Political Science & Criminal Justice Department in the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-26 academic year.

Equal Opportunity And Excellence In Education And Employment
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation.

The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Position Title: Academic Year Lecturer
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department/School: Political Science & Criminal Justice

Salary
Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 – $13,224 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 – $14,523 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 – $15,211 per month

Priority Review Date: 3/14/25; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary
The Political Science & Criminal Justice Department is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-26 academic year.

Minimum Qualifications
The minimum education requirement for this lecturer appointment is a graduate degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, International Relations, or Public Administration, and teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Responsibilities
Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching.

How To Apply
Applicants must provide a current cover letter, a CV, a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered, a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree, and contact information of three professional references.

The Department
The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice offers undergraduate degrees in political science, criminal justice, international relations, and public administration, as well as Masters degrees in political science and public administration.

Benefits Information
This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.