2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who embrace values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

About the Role

The Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management Department in the College of Communication and Education is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Courses in need of coverage may include parks and recreation management courses and general hospitality/tourism courses. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often occur just before the start of the academic term.

Pay

Lecturer salary ranges (full-time equivalent per month):

• Lecturer A/2: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B/3: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C/4: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D/5: $8,593 – $15,211

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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in recreation, hospitality, or parks management.
• Teaching assignments based upon qualifications and department needs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in recreation, hospitality, parks, or related fields.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of managerial experience in professional recreation, hospitality, and/or parks may be considered.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or previous teaching experience.
• Ability and interest in teaching recreation, hospitality, or parks management courses.

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, visit CSU Chico Benefits.

About the Department

The Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management offers:

• BS in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management with program options in Event Management; Parks and Recreation Management; and Resort & Lodging Management.
• Minors in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management as well as Tourism.

More information can be found at Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management Department.

Priority Review Date: 04/13/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.