Lecturer Pool Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Position: 2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. 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:
Natural Sciences

Department/School:
Chemistry and Biochemistry

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

Anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. See the Faculty Salaries At-a-Glance guide for more information.

Priority Review Date: 7/1/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Natural Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Depending on needs and lecturer qualifications, candidates may be required to teach general chemistry lectures or labs, organic chemistry lectures or labs, or other more advanced courses. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include teaching experience in a variety of chemistry and biochemistry disciplines, and advanced degrees (MS, EdD, PhD) in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields.

Responsibilities:

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.

How to Apply:

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. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog.

The Department:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry teaches  students in classes and labs each semester and has over 80 majors currently in the program. For more information please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./chem

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Christopher J. Nichols, Department Chair

400. W 1st Street, Chico, CA

cjnichols

Benefits Information:

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://.

Additional Information:

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.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at .

All positions are contingent on funding.

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