Position Title: Academic Year Lecturer
College: Natural Sciences
Department/School: Biological Sciences
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: 05/01/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.
Position Summary: The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Areas of need include cellular and molecular biology; ecology evolution and organismal biology; and microbiology. 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 Bachelor's or Master's degree or recognized equivalent in Biology or a related field for lower division laboratories, activities, and discussions. These are courses for which the curricula are already well defined. The individual must demonstrate currency through professional activity appropriate to the instructional assignment. A Master's degree or Doctorate or Recognized Equivalent in Biology or a related field is required for all other courses, and the individual must demonstrate currency through professional activity appropriate to the instructional assignment.
Responsibilities: Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the area of teaching lower and upper level undergraduate courses. 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 Biological Sciences offers three undergraduate degrees including BA in Biology, BS in Biology with options in Plant Biology, Ecology Evolutionary and Organismal Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and a BS in Microbiology with options in General Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, as well as an MS in Biology. The department also offers a number of service courses to related majors and general education.
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Dr. Kristopher Blee, Department Chair
Department of Biological Sciences, 285 Holt Hall
California State University, Chico
Chico CA 95929-0515
530-898-5356
[email protected] 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 .
Additional Information: All work must be performed within the State of California.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Advertised: Mar 03 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: 
