2025-26 Lecturer Pool Department of Languages and Cultures
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Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer
Location : Chico
Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters / Humanities, Temporary, Part Time, Time Varies
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. 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. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and / or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Title : Academic Year Lecturer
College : Humanities and Fine Arts
Department / School : Languages and Cultures
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 / 16 / 2025; 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 2025-26 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. We are primarily seeking instructors to teach in person, but we are gradually expanding online offerings. 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 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. Even for positions that are not language teaching assignments, bilingual candidates will be given preference.
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 :
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.
The Department :
The Department of Languages and Cultures offers majors and minors in Spanish, 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.
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).
Additional Information :
All work must be performed within the State of California.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
Advertised : Feb 10 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close : J-18808-Ljbffr
Lecturer • Chico, CA, US