2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Computer Science

Position Summary

The Computer Science Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management 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 one or more courses, including delivering lectures, creating/grading assignments, and creating/grading exams.
• Some courses include learning activities.
• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in computer science.
• Strong English verbal communication skills.
• Programming and technical skills appropriate for courses taught.
• Ability to teach undergraduate computer science courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in the software industry.
• Previous teaching experience at the college level.

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. See the Faculty Salaries At-a-Glance guide for more information.

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.

Application Instructions

Priority Review Date: 6/15/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Applicants must 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.

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. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog.

About the Department

The department offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information System and a master's degree in Computer Science. More information can be found on the department website: https://www.csuchico.edu/csci/

Contact

Job-related questions should be directed to Todd Gibson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Computer Science, California State University Chico, Chico, CA 95929, tagibson@csuchico.edu