2026-27 Lecturer Pool Communication Studies Program

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver (if eligible)

Health insurance

Sick leave and vacation benefits

Job summary

A public university in California is searching for an Academic Year Lecturer for the Communication Studies Program. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Communication Studies or a related field, possess teaching experience, and effectively work with diverse populations. This role includes teaching responsibilities as assigned based on departmental needs, contributing to an inclusive academic environment. Acknowledgment of the university's commitment to diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a Master's degree in Communication Studies or a related field.
• Teaching experience, especially in relevant courses, preferred.
• Candidates should be current in their field and experienced with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses based on the needs of the department.
• Contribute to the academic success of students.
• Engage with teaching diverse groups of students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience working with diverse populations

Current knowledge in the field

Education

Master of Arts in Communication Studies or related discipline

Job description

Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first‑generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our 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.

Position Title

Academic Year Lecturer

College

Communication and Education

Department/School

Communication Arts and Sciences/Communication Studies Program

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.

Priority Review Date

3/14/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary

The Communication Studies Program in the Department of Communication Arts and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is Master of Arts in Communication Studies or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience, especially in courses closely related to potential assignments
• Candidates current in the field
• Experience working with diverse populations

Responsibilities

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

How To Apply

Applicants must provide

• A current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups).
• A current CV
• A complete checklist of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered using the Comm Studies Course Offerings PDF.
• Qualifications for each course on your checklist using the CMST Course Qualifications template (this item will be requested on the “Additional Questions” section of the application).
• 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.

Job‑related Questions Should Be Directed To

Jennifer Malkowski, Program Coordinator

400 W 1st Street, THMA 201

[e-mail]

Benefits Information

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 https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml.

Additional Information

All work must be performed within the State of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

For disability‑related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898‑5959.

All positions are contingent on funding.

About Chico State

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high‑quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co‑curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three‑hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year‑round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

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.

CSU, Chico'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 paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530‑898‑5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.