2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Child Development

About the role

The Child Development 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.
• Responsibilities in the areas of teaching.

Requirements

• The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a master’s degree in child development or related field.
• Preferred qualifications include previous successful teaching experience in higher education, experience with virtual instruction, experience with learning management systems, effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, and experience in a related field working with or for children and families.

Qualifications

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a master’s degree in child development or related field. Preferred qualifications include previous successful teaching experience in higher education, experience with virtual instruction, experience with learning management systems, effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, and experience in a related field working with or for children and families.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, and experience in a related field working with or for children and families.

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.