2026-27 Lecturer Pool College of Agriculture

Position Summary

The College of Agriculture 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically a Master's degree, but extensive industry experience that could provide the expertise for teaching certain industry focused courses could be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience.

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.

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).

Priority Review Date

July 1, 2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

How To Apply

• 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
• Contact information of three professional references
• All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered

Additional Information

• All work must be performed within the State of California.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position.
• 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, and before an offer of employment is extended.
• Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• 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.
• The person also will have a duty to report to the campus Title IX coordinator information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and/or retaliation under CSU policy.
• Retired annuitants may accept work if the appointment meets CalPERS eligibility criteria to avoid reinstatement from retirement or interruption of benefits.

Job-Related Questions

Direct questions to Dr. Eric Houk, Search Committee Chair: Ehouk@csuchico.edu

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