Lecturer Pool Department of Languages and Cultures

Overview

Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
1. Locations:
Northern California. Categories:
Appointment Type - Temporary 1;
Time Basis - Part Time, Time Varies. Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA, California Faculty Association;
Faculty - Letters/Humanities. Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Letters/Humanities 1.

2026-27 Lecturer Pool - Department of Languages and Cultures. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:55 PM on the closing date. Paper applications will not be accepted. Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants as needed. If assistance is required or there are technical difficulties, contact Human Resources (staff and management positions) at  or Faculty Affairs (faculty positions) at  prior to 5:00 PM on the closing date.

CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collected unemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of 180 calendar days between retirement and appointment date.

Position Title:

Academic Year Lecturer. College:
Humanities and Fine Arts. Department/School:
Languages and Cultures. Work Type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer.

Location:

Chico. Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA, California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time, Time Varies.

Priority Review Date: 05/15/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise. Position summaries and anticipated hiring range are described in the pool materials.

Lecturer positions carry responsibilities in teaching lower and upper division undergraduate courses and some graduate courses. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications and departmental needs.

The minimum education requirement is a Master of Arts in a related field for undergraduate courses and a PhD in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or a related field for graduate courses. For language positions, demonstrate advanced proficiency in the language to be taught and knowledge of communicative teaching methodologies.

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in the area of specific need and evidence of effective teaching.

Applicants must provide:

• a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching diverse student groups)
• a CV
• a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered
• for language courses: evidence of advanced proficiency and ability to use communicative language-teaching methods
• a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree
• contact information of three professional references

Additional information may be requested later. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person will not be considered. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog.

The Department of Languages and Cultures offers majors and minors in Spanish, German, Asian Studies, and Latin American Studies, and minors in Japanese, French, Italian, European Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and African Studies. We offer a Master of Arts in Language Teaching and a Graduate TESOL Certificate, along with additional general education courses related to languages and international studies. See our website for more information.

Job-related questions should be directed to:
Dr. Christine Goulding, Department Chair, Department of Languages and Cultures, 377 ARTS Building, California State University, Chico, Chico, CA , cgoulding.

This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver. CSU Chico offers benefits such as sick leave, vacation, and health insurance. For more information and eligibility criteria, visit the CSU Chico HR benefits page.

All work must be performed within the State of California. A background check (including criminal records) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. For disability-related accommodations, call the ADA Coordinator at .

All positions are contingent on funding.

Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and civic and global engagement. The campus is located in Northern California, near Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. We acknowledge the Mechoopda people as traditional custodians of the land. We strive to provide an inclusive environment for students and staff.

Advertised:
February 20, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time. Applications close:
Open until filled.