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Our 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 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: Behavioral and Social Sciences

Department/School: Geography and Environmental Studies (formerly Geography and Planning)

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: 5/29/26 (for Fall 2026) & 11/30/26 (for Spring 2027); complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 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.

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies has demand-based needs for a part-time lecturer (or lecturers) primarily for the following general education (GE) courses:

• GEOG 101: Earth Systems and Physical Geography
• GEOG 102: Peoples, Places, and Environments
• GEOG 105: California Cultural Landscapes
• GEOG 301W: Global Economic Geography
• GEOG 303: Geography and World Affairs
• GEOG 304: Sustainability and Resilience
• GEOG 305: Mobile, Wired, and Tracked: Our Digital Planet
• GEOG 352: The United States
• GEOG 427: Environmental Impact Analysis

Please Note: The lecturer(s) will be assigned to selected courses from this list, based on current needs. Scheduling decisions may result in emergency hires with short preparation timelines. Applicants for a pool of lecturers must be residents of California upon the commencement of this hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Master's degree or higher degree in Geography or a closely related field from an accredited university by the time of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants with prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Geography, particularly in lower-division GE courses, laboratory courses, and/or online courses are also preferred. 

Responsibilities:

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of developing course content, teaching, grading, holding office hours, and writing a syllabus. The responsibilities include the use of a learning management system (Canvas). 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)
• a CV
• a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered   
  • include a list of any courses previously taught (include dates) with a short description of those courses
• a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree
• 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.

The Department:

The department (https://www.csuchico.edu/geop/) offers two options in the Bachelor of Arts degree, four minors, and two certificates. Our engaged faculty and staff guide students in well-rounded and high-impact learning both inside and outside the classroom. Many of our courses address sustainability and climate resilience issues related to wildfire, ecosystem health, global and local food systems, civic engagement, urban development, and environmental policy. The department has a state-of-the-art computer lab for geospatial technology as well as applied field opportunities at the University's Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve-one of the largest and ecologically diverse reserves in California.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Dr. Noriyuki Sato (for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027)
Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
nsato2@csuchico.edu 

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://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml.