2026-27 Lecturer and Clinical Practice Supervisor Pool School of Education
About the role
The School of Education in the College of Communication & Education is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers and clinical practice supervisors 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.
Responsibilities
- Carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Teaching assignments are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.
- Represents CSU, Chico in the schools and promotes close and continuing contact for instruction and guidance of credential candidates.
- Instructs and supervises student teachers during their practical clinical work in an appropriate school setting and provides a written evaluation of student teacher’s performances.
- Regularly counsels student teachers, visits them at their clinical experience site, observes and evaluates their performance, confers with the cooperating teacher(s), debriefs after observations, and serves as a liaison between the University and the area schools.
- Attends mandatory program start-up meetings, pathway meetings, supervisor meetings, and workshops.
Requirements
- Master’s degree preferred in Education/Teaching or a related field.
- Required teaching credential appropriate for the subject area to be taught.
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience or other relevant K-14 experience.
- Experience/certification working with English Learners.
- Evidence of having maintained currency in the field.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance.
- Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in a credential program.
- Experience in supervising teaching credential candidates and cooperating teachers.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred in Education/Teaching or a related field.
- Required teaching credential appropriate for the subject area to be taught.
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience or other relevant K-14 experience.
- Experience/certification working with English Learners.
- Evidence of having maintained currency in the field.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance.
- Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance when necessary.
Benefits
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.
- Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
- Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
- 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.
Job-related Questions
Should be directed to Dr. Al Schademan, Director School of Education, College of Communication & Education (CME), California State University, Chico, 400. W 1st Street, Chico, CA 95929-0222, 530-898-6421, aschademan@csuchico.edu.
Clery Act
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.
EEO Statement
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.