Lecturer Pool Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufac
Listed on 2026-03-13
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Education / Teaching
University Professor
2026‑27 Lecturer Pool Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Time Varies, Faculty – Engineering
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:Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management
Department/School:Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
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:05/01/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.
Position Summary:The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing in 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. Successful candidates will be able to teach a range of courses in mechanical engineering, mechatronic engineering, or advanced manufacturing. The department’s three programs share several courses and faculty members regularly teach across the disciplines.
California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. 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 bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field. Candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, proficiency in spoken and written English, and expertise in at least one of the three department disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:Preferred qualifications include prior teaching experience, advanced or terminal degrees in related disciplines, and industrial experience in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or advanced manufacturing. Consideration will be given for professional credentials such as a professional engineer’s license and/or manufacturing specific certifications such as CMfgE or CMfgT.
Responsibilities:The primary responsibility of part time lecturers is teaching at the undergraduate level. Position duties may also include supervision of laboratories, student advising, capstone project advising, and program outreach. 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 CV, a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you…
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