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

• Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• School of Education (SOE) Clinical Practice Supervisors are representatives of CSU, Chico in the schools, and they are expected to promote close and continuing contact for instruction and guidance of credential candidates while making every attempt to be consistent, supportive, and objective.
• The supervisor is responsible for instructing and supervising student teachers during their practical clinical work in an appropriate school setting and providing a written evaluation of student teacher’s performances.
• In addition, the supervisor 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.
• Additionally, supervisors attend mandatory program start-up meetings, pathway meetings, supervisor meetings, and workshops.

Requirements

• Lecturer Minimum 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. 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.
• Lecturer Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in a credential program.
• Supervisor Minimum Qualifications: Required teaching credential appropriate for the subject area to be supervised or an administrative credential. Minimum of 3 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience or other relevant K-14 experience. 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.
• Supervisor Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Master’s degree in Education/Teaching or a related field. 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Experience teaching in a credential program.
• Experience supervising teaching credential candidates and cooperating teachers.

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).

Pay

• 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.

Schedule

• Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

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.
• Mandated Reporter: 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.
• Retired Annuitants: Retired annuitants may accept work if the appointment meets CalPERS eligibility criteria to avoid reinstatement from retirement or interruption of benefits.
• 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.
• 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.