Position Title: Academic Year Lecturer
College: Behavioral & Social Sciences
Department/School: Social Science and Special Programs
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: 05/22/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.
Position Summary: The Social Science Program 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 a field in the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Preferred Qualifications: Background in one or more of the following area: quantitative and qualitative research methods; social science theories; data communications; anthropology; geography; National Career Development Association (NCDA) facilitator; National Career Development Association membership or working knowledge of holistic career development/career decision-making/planning; capstone writing course project development.
A PhD/EdD is preferred. Experience teaching in person and online is a plus, as is interest in teaching writing courses, which require iterative assignments with timely instructor feedback to improve student writing skills.
Responsibilities: Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching.
How to Apply: Applicants must provide a cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), recent (last 2 years) professional development, and your experience with various modes of instruction (i.e., online-asynchronous, online synchronous, combined in-person/synchronous/asynchronous), a current curriculum vita, a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree, and contact information of three professional references. Additionally, consult the University Catalog for a list of Social Science Courses and provide a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and explain why you are qualified for each of those courses. 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 On-campus BA in Social Science and the Online BA in Social Science are designed for students who have a broad interest in the behavioral and social sciences. These are interdisciplinary programs with a curriculum from the disciplines and programs of the College of the Behavioral and Social Sciences and other departments such as History. The program has two options to best meet the needs of our students: multidisciplinary studies and specialization studies. Both options are available online to distance education students who do not reside in Chico. Most of our students are online only students, and all of our undergraduate courses offer sections online.
The MA in Social Science has two options. The first is a flexible interdisciplinary program which allows students to tailor a program to their specific academic or career goals, drawing on curricula from departments in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, as well as history, and other university programs. The second is the Option in College Student Equity and Success.
Please see our Program Website for more information.
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Dr. Diana Dwyre, Program Coordinator
BSS Building, Room 329 | (530) 898-3132
[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: Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Advertised: Feb 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: 
