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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: Communication and Education

Department/School: Journalism & Public Relations

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: 04/27/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The Journalism and Public Relations Department in the College of CME 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications for a lecturer appointment are a bachelor's degree and contemporary media or public relations experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Other preferred qualifications may be used to distinguish between candidates, specifically:

• At least three years of college-level teaching experience. 
• For applied skills and theory classes, three years of professional journalism/media/PR experience within the past five years, and/or demonstrated currency in the field. 
• For writing-intensive courses, recent professional or teaching experience that emphasizes coaching writers.  
• Professional activity to demonstrate professional currency. This may include writing, editing, communication consulting or research.
• Alumni engagement / outreach.
• Expertise in and ability to teach social media and multi-platform media skills. 
• Commitment to continued currency in journalism or public relations. 
• Experience working with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities:

Lecturer positions in the department carry teaching responsibilities. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department. They vary from year to year. Responsibilities include in-person or online teaching, prompt student feedback and grade submission, as well as one to four student office hours per week, depending on assignment.

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 Journalism & Public Relations has been reviewed and accredited by ACEJMC since 1996. The program, which highly values student-centered teaching, offers the B.A. in journalism with options in news and public relations. Journalism students produce the campus newspaper, The Orion, a nationally recognized award winner. Public Relations students work in Tehama Group Communications, a student-managed PR agency. For more information about the department, visit our website. Find J&PR on social media, including Instagram, with the handle @ChicoJourPR.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Janell C. Bauer, Search Committee Chair
Department of Journalism and Public Relations, Chair
California State University, Chico, CA 95929-600
jcbauer@csuchico.edu, 530-898-4770

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.