Lecturer Pool Department of Child Development

Overview

Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Northern California

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Behavioral 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  or Faculty Affairs (faculty positions) at  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: 554953
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral 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: Child Development

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: 03/27/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as need arises.

Position Summary:

The Child Development Department in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. 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 master’s degree in child development or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include previous successful teaching experience in higher education, experience with virtual instruction, experience with learning management systems, effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, and experience in a related field working with or for children and families.

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 and availability for in-person classes.
• A resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A complete checklist of courses you believe you are qualified to teach along with a paragraph for each course you checked describing your qualifications (please see the Child Development website for a complete list of classes:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• A statement regarding your experience teaching both in-person and online (synchronous and/or asynchronous) courses in higher education…