2025-26 Lecturer Pool Communication Studies Program

California State University System • Chico, CA

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About The Position

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. Communication Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with options in Organizational Communication or Communication & Public Affairs in addition to a minor in Communication Studies. At the graduate level you can earn a Master of Arts in Communication Studies. Also housed in Communication Studies is the nationally recognized Speech and Debate Team. The Communication Studies program prioritizes faculty excellence and student success. We are proud of faculty engagement, our high graduation rate, and the success of our students while enrolled and after graduation. 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.

Requirements

• The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is Master of Arts in Communication Studies or related discipline.
• Applicants must provide A current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups).
• A 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). Refer to the Persuasive Case Guide for instructions on how to fill out this template.
• A copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree.
• Contact information of three professional references.
• All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees