Lecturer Pool Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology

Overview

2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Time Varies, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

Position Title: Academic Year Lecturer

College: Communication and Education

Department/School: Media Arts, Design, and Technology

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: 04/27/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

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 2026-27 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.

Responsibilities include in-person or online teaching, prompt student feedback and grade submission, as well as one to four student office hours per week, depending on assignment. 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. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog.

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). 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.

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. All applicants should note that CSU, Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows applicable…