Full Job Description
Position Title: Academic Year Lecturer
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department/School: Sociology
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: 05/15/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.
Position Summary:
The Sociology 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 M.A in Sociology or other relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching sociology to diverse students.
Responsibilities:
Lecturers will teach one or more sections of courses for which the Department Chair deems them qualified. 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 that addresses your experience with diverse student groups including distance education learners, the modes of instruction you have experience with (such as in-person, Zoom, and/or asynchronous modalities), and how you are meeting the challenges of AI and rapidly-changing student needs. Applicants must also include 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:
We are a passionate, student-centered department with engaged faculty. We train students to think critically, ask big questions, and understand how people and institutions shape the world around us. Our students gain skills in gathering and interpreting data, communicating insights that matter, and using story-based strategies to frame social problems and propose solutions to them. The Sociology Department has two undergraduate programs: an on-campus program, and a parallel Distance Education program. We have more than 550 majors, 70% of which are Distance Education students from a wide variety of ages, backgrounds, and geographical locations around California. We emphasize upper-division course offerings, but offer several in-person lower-division courses as part of the General Education program for the campus, as well as contribute courses to several of the upper-division GE Pathways. You can learn more about our department at www.csuchico.edu/soci and about our college at www.csuchico.edu/bss .
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Nik Janos, Sociology Hiring Chair
BSS 210, CSUC
Chico, CA 95929-0445
(530) 898-6384
njanos@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 .
Additional Information:
Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California.
Retired Annuitants: Retired annuitants may accept work if the appointment meets CalPERS eligibility criteria to avoid reinstatement from retirement or interruption of benefits. Per Government Code 7522.56(c), the appointment must either address an emergency to prevent the stoppage of public business or require specialized skills for work of limited duration. If you are a CalPERS retiree and have any questions regarding your work eligibility, reach out to Faculty Affairs via email ( facultyaffairs@csuchico.edu ) or phone (530-898-5029).
Clery Act: Chico State's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A copy of the report may be requested in person at the Chico State Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available online at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .
All positions are contingent on funding.
Advertised: Feb 11 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:
