Lecturer Pool Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Northern California

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Communications/Journalism 1

Time Basis

• Part Time 1
• Time Varies 1

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE NO LATER THAN 11:55PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with the application, please contact the Human Resources (staff and management positions) at  or Faculty Affairs and Success (faculty positions) at  prior to 5:00pm on the closing date.

The Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department in the College of Communication and Education is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-26 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Classes of lecture include general Media Production and Graphic Design.

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5-years of industry experience. For the Introduction to Digital Audio in Media course, minimum qualifications include proficiency using Pro Tools audio software.

• For the Sustainable Design course, preferred qualifications include experience collaborating on sustainable design initiatives and competency with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• For the Introduction to Digital Audio in Media course, preferred qualifications include experience integrating foley audio techniques into film and video productions.
• Bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), 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. Additional information may be requested at a later time.

All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology offers the BFA in Communication Design and the BA in Media Arts with Options in Production and Criticism. We offer minors in Social Media Production and Analysis, Broadcasting, Communication Design, as well as a certificate in Web Design and Publishing. More information about the department is available at this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit https://.

All work must be performed within the State of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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