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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: College of Communication & Education (CME)

Department/School: School of Education

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: 5/1/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The School of Education in the College of Communication and Education is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers and clinical practice supervisors 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.

Lecturer Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred in Education/Teaching or a related field.
• Required teaching credential appropriate for the subject area to be taught
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience or other relevant K-14 experience.
• Experience/certification working with English Learners
• Evidence of having maintained currency in the field
• Possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance when necessary.

Lecturer Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a credential program.

Supervisor Minimum Qualifications:

• Required teaching credential appropriate for the subject area to be supervised or an administrative credential
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience or other relevant K-14 experience.
• Experience/certification working with English Learners
• Evidence of having maintained currency in the field
• Possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance when necessary.

Supervisor Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Master's degree in Education/Teaching or a related field.
• Experience in supervising teaching credential candidates and cooperating teachers.

Responsibilities:

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Teaching assignments are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

School of Education (SOE) Clinical Practice Supervisors are representatives of CSU, Chico in the schools, and they are expected to promote close and continuing contact for instruction and guidance of credential candidates while making every attempt to be consistent, supportive, and objective. The supervisor is responsible for instructing and supervising student teachers during their practical clinical work in an appropriate school setting and providing a written evaluation of student teacher's performances. In addition, the supervisor regularly counsels student teachers, visits them at their clinical experience site, observes and evaluates their performance, confers with the cooperating teacher(s), debriefs after observations, and serves as a liaison between the University and the area schools. Additionally, supervisors attend mandatory program start-up meetings, pathway meetings, supervisor meetings, and workshops. To see a full list of supervisor duties and responsibilities please see the SOE Supervisor Tool Box.

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 (please complete the department course consideration checklist)
• a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree
• contact information of three professional references
• a completed School of Education part-time pool information form (this item will be requested on the "Additional Questions" section of the application)

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 School of Education (SOE) houses the majority of teacher preparation programs. The SOE's vision, purpose and conceptual framework serves to guide the SOE's vision as a recognized leader in preparing educators to meet the needs of a diverse, democratic, and sustainable society through inquiry, collaboration, and service toward a socially and ecologically just world.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Dr. Al Schademan, Director
School of Education
College of Communication & Education (CME)
California State University, Chico
400. W 1st Street, Chico, CA 95929-0222
530-898-6421
aschademan@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.