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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 & Social Sciences

Department/School: Child Development

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: 03/27/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as need arises.

Position Summary:

The Child Development Department 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a master's degree in child development or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include previous successful teaching experience in higher education, experience with virtual instruction, experience with learning management systems, effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, and experience in a related field working with or for children and families. 

Responsibilities:

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching. 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 and availability for in-person classes.
• A resume or Curriculum Vita (CV).
• A complete checklist of courses you believe you are qualified to teach along with a paragraph for each course you checked describing your qualifications (please see the Child Development website for a complete list of classes: www.csuchico.edu//chld).
• A statement regarding your experience teaching both in-person and online (synchronous and/or asynchronous) courses in higher education 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 Child Development Department (www.csuchico.edu/chld) is an independent and growing department within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (www.csuchico.edu/bss). It serves approximately 260 majors and 200 minors offering curriculum that addresses children from birth to young adulthood, families, and agencies that serve this population. The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development provides current knowledge of theories, research, and opportunities for applied practice through internships. This degree focuses on children's development (i.e., physical, neuro, cognitive, social, and emotional) from prenatal/infancy through emerging adulthood. The diversity of children's experiences within key developmental contexts (e.g., family life, peer relationships, school and community experiences, gender, culture, trauma, resilience) is explored in specialized courses. The acquisition of knowledge, practice, and skills associated with observation, research, and other assessment practices are emphasized. This major provides three supervised internships that enable students to gain valuable work-related experiences within professional settings.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Shelley R. Hart, Search Committee Chair
400 W 1st Street, Chico, CA 95929-0220
srhart@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.