Lecturer Pool School of Social Work

Locations

Northern California

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Social Sciences 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 530‑898‑4664 or Faculty Affairs (faculty positions) at 530‑898‑5029 prior to 5:00pm on the closing date.

CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collected unemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of 180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.

Apply now Job no: 555552
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time, Time Varies

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: Behavioral & Social Sciences

Department/School: School of Social Work

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 Dates: 03/10/26 (for Summer 2026); 03/31/2026 (for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027); complete applications received after these dates may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The School of Social Work 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 2026-27 academic year and the state-supported Summer 2026 term. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.‑S. W. degree required.
• Related/eligible degree may be considered for some courses.
• Minimum 2 years post‑MSW social work professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD is preferred.
• Experience teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities:

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

Job‑related questions should be directed to the appropriate contact.

All work must be performed within the State of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be…