Lecturer Pool Department of Philosophy

2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Philosophy

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

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: Humanities and Fine Arts

Department/School: Philosophy

• 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: 05/01/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The Philosophy Department in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026‑27 academic year. We are primarily looking for instructors to teach in person. 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 philosophy or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with the degree of PhD (or equivalent), teaching experience, and expertise in subjects relevant to the department’s teaching needs.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses, with assignments based on qualifications and departmental needs.

How to Apply:

• Current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups).
• Curriculum vitae.
• List of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered.
• Copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree.
• Contact information of three professional references.

All applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted via email or in‑person to the department will not be considered.

The Department:

The Philosophy Department offers a bachelor’s degree as well as a minor in Philosophy, a minor in Ethics, and a minor in Philosophy and Law. There are about thirty students enrolled in the major. The bulk of the department’s instruction serves undergraduate students in lower- and upper‑division general education.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Dr. Troy Jollimore, Search Committee Chair
Philosophy Department
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
530‑898‑6300
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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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Out of State Employment:
All work must be performed within the State of California.

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