2025-26 Lecturer Pool Department of Biological Sciences
About The Position
Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the area of teaching lower and upper level undergraduate courses. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department. The Department of Biological Sciences offers three undergraduate degrees including BA in Biology, BS in Biology with options in Plant Biology, Ecology Evolutionary and Organismal Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and a BS in Microbiology with options in General Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, as well as an MS in Biology. The department also offers a number of service courses to related majors and general education. About Chico State: 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. Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
Requirements
- The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Bachelor's or Master's degree or recognized equivalent in Biology or a related field for lower division laboratories, activities, and discussions. These are courses for which the curricula are already well defined.
- The individual must demonstrate currency through professional activity appropriate to the instructional assignment.
- A Master's degree or Doctorate or Recognized Equivalent in Biology or a related field is required for all other courses, and the individual must demonstrate currency through professional activity appropriate to the instructional assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates will be given preference.
Responsibilities
- Teaching lower and upper level undergraduate courses.
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).
- For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
