2027-28 Lecturer Pool Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, Chico State at Lake Tahoe Community College

Online Employment System • Chico, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Chico State invites applications for lecturer positions teaching criminal justice courses during the 2027–2028 academic year. The positions are based at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe, California, as part of Chico State’s Transfer in Place program. This degree-completion model allows students to complete upper-division coursework toward a Chico State bachelor’s degree at a partner community college, with Chico State faculty teaching Chico State courses at the partner location.

Lecturers may be assigned to teach one or more in-person criminal justice course sections at Lake Tahoe Community College for which the dean and department chair determine they are qualified. Assignments depend on the lecturer’s qualifications and the department’s instructional needs. Positions are contingent on funding and enrollment.

Applicants must submit a current cover letter addressing how they have addressed or plan to address teaching diverse student groups, a CV, a list of program courses they believe they are qualified and interested in teaching, unofficial transcripts for their highest earned degree, and contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted online. The position requires work to be performed within California and includes background-check and disclosure requirements. The person hired will be a mandated reporter under California law and CSU policy.

Chico State is committed to student success, eliminating equity gaps, and fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. The university seeks candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and who support inclusion and diversity in higher education.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in criminal justice and/or extensive professional experience in criminal justice or a related field.
• Work must be performed within the State of California.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, before an offer of employment.
• Applicants reaching the final stages must sign a release authorizing current and/or former employers to disclose information concerning substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• The person hired must comply with California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act requirements and CSU Executive Order 1083, and report specified matters to the campus Title IX coordinator.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more in-person criminal justice course sections at the Lake Tahoe Community College location, as assigned based on qualifications and departmental instructional needs.
• Support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment and address the needs of diverse student groups.
• Comply with mandated-reporter requirements and CSU reporting duties as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• The position may qualify for a tuition fee waiver if eligible.
• Chico State offers employee benefits such as sick leave, vacation, and health insurance; eligibility criteria apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level