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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 23-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: Business

Department/School: Marketing

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: 03/01/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The Marketing Department in the College of Business is collecting application materials for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Specific course/discipline needs are primarily in the areas of Survey of Marketing (Intro to Marketing) and Business Communications. Applicants with an ability to also teach sales, marketing strategy and retailing are preferred. 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 Business Administration or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred candidates will have college teaching experience at the university level and/or work experience related to the course needs listed above. Candidates should be available to teach on-campus, in a face to face modality. Having flexibility with days of the week and times of the day available to teach is also an important preference of the hiring committee.  

Responsibilities:

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching. This includes lecturing, grading, and everyday teaching practices. 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, a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree, and 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 marketing serves a large and diverse student group. Students choose from a minor or a major/option in marketing. Additionally, the department oversees the award-winning Seufferlein Sales Program in which students may complete a professional sales certificate. See https://catalog.csuchico.edu/colleges-departments/college-business/business/business-administration-bs/#marketing for more information.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Matthew Meuter, Search Committee Chair
Phone: 530-898-5272
Email: mmeuter@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.