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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: Humanities and Fine Arts

Department/School: Languages and Cultures

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: 05/15/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

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. See the department description and course catalog for specific courses offered. We are primarily seeking instructors to teach in person, but we are gradually expanding online offerings. We especially welcome applications from qualified candidates to teach Japanese and Korean language classes. 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 of Arts in a related field for undergraduate courses and a PhD in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or a related field for graduate courses.

For positions in teaching a language, candidates must also provide evidence of advanced proficiency in the language to be taught and a demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use communicative teaching methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in the area of specific need and evidence of effective teaching. 

Responsibilities:

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching lower and upper division undergraduate courses and some graduate courses. 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 diverse student groups)
• a CV
• a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish be considered
• for language courses: evidence of advanced proficiency and ability to use communicative language-teaching methods
• 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 of Languages and Cultures offers majors and minors in Spanish (including a pre-credential Spanish BA), German, Asian Studies, and Latin American Studies, and minors in Japanese, French, Italian, European Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and African Studies. The Department also offers a Master of Arts in Language Teaching and a Graduate TESOL Certificate. We offer additional lower and upper division general education courses related to languages and international studies. For more information, please see our website: https://www.csuchico.edu/lanc/.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Dr. Christine Goulding, Department Chair
Department of Languages and Cultures, 377 ARTS Building
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0825
cgoulding@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.