2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Civil Engineering
About The Position
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: Civil Engineering Salary: 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: 05/05/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise. Position Summary: The Civil Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management 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.
Requirements
- The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a closely related field) or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a closely related field) plus significant relevant professional or teaching experience, proficiency in spoken and written English, technical skills appropriate for courses taught, and the ability to teach undergraduate civil engineering courses.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in the civil engineering profession and licensure as a Professional Engineering (PE), Structural Engineer (SE), or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
Responsibilities
- teaching one or more courses
- delivering lectures
- creating/grading assignments
- creating/grading exams
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).
