Lecturer Pool Department of Child Development

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 more than 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.

Academic Year Lecturer

Behavioral & Social Sciences

Child Development

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.

03/27/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as need arises.

The Child Development Department in the College of Behavioral and Social 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.

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a master’s degree in child development or related field.

• Previous successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience with virtual instruction.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty.
• Experience in a related field working with or for children and families.

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

Applicants must provide:

• A current cover letter including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups and availability for in‑person classes.
• A resume or Curriculum Vita (CV).
• A complete checklist of courses you believe you are qualified to teach along with a paragraph for each course you checked describing your qualifications (please see the Child Development website for a complete list of classes:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• A statement regarding your experience teaching both in‑person and online (synchronous and/or asynchronous) courses in higher education will be requested on the “Additional Questions” section of the application.

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 Child Development Department () is an independent and growing department within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (). It serves approximately 260 majors and 200 minors offering curriculum that addresses children from birth to young adulthood, families, and agencies that serve this population. The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development provides current knowledge of theories, research, and opportunities for applied practice through internships.

This degree focuses on children’s…