2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Electrical/Electronic and Computer Engineering

About the role

The Electrical/Electronic and Computer Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Full-time work may be available depending on available workload and candidate background. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Responsibilities

• Teach electrical and computer engineering undergraduate courses and laboratories.
• Teach relevant upper division, core courses and/or mentor student projects.
• Support undergraduate students in their laboratory efforts through teaching relevant topics including laboratory safety protocols, managing the lab, and providing guidance in project construction, characterization, debugging, and documentation of results.
• Assess student performance, which may include their attainment of student learning outcomes.

Requirements

• A Master of Science or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or in a related area from an accredited university by the time of employment.
• An alternative path: a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electrical/Electronic, or Computer Engineering or in a related field from an accredited university and three years of practice in a relevant field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with one or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, particularly in lower division courses and in laboratory and capstone courses that emphasize engineering design.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to teaching with a proven record or the potential for developing innovative pedagogical approaches to courses, labs, and projects.
• A willingness to participate as a team member to assess student outcomes and to adapt to changes in the curriculum.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An awareness of the educational goals of a diverse and multicultural population.

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).

Priorities

• The priority review date is 06/17/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Contact Information

To apply, applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how they have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, a list of courses they believe they are qualified to teach and for which they wish to be considered, a copy of unofficial transcripts for their highest earned degree, and 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. The Department The Department of Electrical/Electronic and Computer Engineering offers an ABET accredited bachelor of science degree in Computer Engineering, and an ABET accredited bachelor of science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, a master of science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and minors in Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. The Department has approximately 170 undergraduate majors. The department is in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management. Please visit the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering website and the College website for more information. Job-related Questions Should Be Directed To Professor Ghang-Ho Lee Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ghlee@csuchico.edu 530-898-4958

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.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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 for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
• Retired Annuitants: Retired annuitants may accept work if the appointment meets CalPERS eligibility criteria to avoid reinstatement from retirement or interruption of benefits.
• 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.
• 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.

Clery Act

The Chico State's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A copy of the report may be requested in person at the Chico State Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available online at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.