Lecturer Pool Department of Languages and Cultures

Position Title

Academic Year Lecturer

College:
Humanities and Fine Arts
Department/School:
Languages and Cultures

• 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

The Languages and Cultures 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. The department offers courses in multiple languages, area studies, and general education at the undergraduate level and in second language acquisition at the graduate level. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

The department will primarily seek instructors to teach in person, but is gradually expanding online offerings. Qualified candidates are especially encouraged to apply to teach Japanese and Korean language classes.

• A Master of Arts in a related field for undergraduate courses or a PhD in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or a related field for graduate courses.
• For language teaching positions: evidence of advanced proficiency in the language to be taught and a demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use communicative teaching methodologies.

• Teaching experience in the area of specific need and evidence of effective teaching.

• Teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses and some graduate courses as assigned based on qualifications and departmental needs.

• Current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address, teaching diverse student groups)
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered
• For language courses: evidence of advanced proficiency and ability to use communicative language‑teaching methods
• Copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree
• Contact information of three professional references

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

The position may qualify for benefits including a 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 University Benefits.

• Out of State Employment:
  All work must be performed within the State of California.
• Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements:
  Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years after meeting the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Mandated Reporter:
  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 CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Retired Annuitants:
  Retired annuitants may accept work if the appointment meets CalPERS eligibility criteria to avoid re‑in statement from retirement or interruption of benefits.
• Clery Act:
  The campus security report is available online at the annual security & fire safety report.

Dr. Christine Goulding, Department Chair
Department of Languages and Cultures, 377 ARTS Building
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
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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. For disability‑related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898‑5959.

All positions are contingent on funding.