Lecturer Pool Department of Social Science and Special Programs

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 is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who embrace student success and the elimination of equity gaps, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Academic Year Lecturer

Behavioral & Social Sciences

Social Science and Special Programs

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
Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

05/22/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

The Social Science Program 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.

A Master’s degree in a field in the Behavioral and Social Sciences.

• Background in one or more of the following areas: quantitative and qualitative research methods; social science theories; data communications; anthropology; geography;
  National Career Development Association (NCDA) facilitator; NCDA membership or working knowledge of holistic career development/career decision‑making/planning; capstone writing‑course project development.
• PhD/EdD preferred.
• Experience teaching in person and online is a plus, as is interest in teaching writing courses that require iterative assignments with timely instructor feedback.

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching.

Applicants must provide a cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), recent professional development, and your experience with various modes of instruction (i.e., online‑asynchronous, online synchronous, combined in‑person/synchronous/asynchronous), a current curriculum vita, a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree, and contact information of three professional references. Additionally, consult the University Catalog for a list of Social Science Courses and provide a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and explain why you are qualified for each of those courses.

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

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)..

Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal record check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfy the background check may affect the application status or continued employment.

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.