2026-27 Lecturer Pool Communication Sciences and Disorders Program

About the role

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire a pool of lecturers for the 2026-27 academic year. Positions are available as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or equivalent. CMSD 156 requires a Bachelor’s degree and teaching, cultural, and sign language experience. (ASHA certification and CA licensure are not required for this course.)

• Experience teaching or clinical experience in the subject area of interest.
• Currency in the field with an active California state license and ASHA certification of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Preference for candidates with experience working with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or equivalent.
• CMSD 156 – Bachelor’s degree and teaching, cultural, and sign language experience.
• (ASHA certification and CA licensure are not required for this course).
• Experience teaching or clinical experience in the subject area of interest.
• Currency in the field with an active California state license and ASHA certification of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Preference for candidates with experience working with diverse populations.

Skills

• Ability to teach diverse student groups.

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.

Contact Information

To apply, applicants must provide:

• A current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups)
• A CV list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered (please complete the CMSD Course Offerings checklist)
• A copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree
• 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.