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California State University

2025-26 Lecturer Pool Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology

California State University, Chico, California, us, 95976

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Overview California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university with Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates a diverse student body. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with many identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Position

Position Title:

Academic Year Lecturer

College:

Communication and Education

Department/School:

Media Arts, Design, and Technology

Salary:

Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month; Lecturer B/3: $6,221 – $13,224 per month; Lecturer C/4: $6,825 – $14,523 per month; Lecturer D/5: $8,593 – $15,211 per month

Anticipated hiring range:

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 Date Priority Review Date:

06/02/2025; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary The Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department in the College of Communication and Education is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-26 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Classes of lecture include general Media Production and Graphic Design.

Minimum Qualifications The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5-years of industry experience. For the Introduction to Digital Audio in Media course, minimum qualifications include proficiency using ProTools audio software.

Preferred Qualifications

For the Sustainable Design course, preferred qualifications include experience collaborating on sustainable design initiatives and competency with the Adobe Creative Suite.

For the Introduction to Digital Audio in Media course, preferred qualifications include experience integrating foley audio techniques into film and video productions.

Bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Responsibilities Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the area of teaching. 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 wish to be considered, a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog.

The Department The Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology offers the BFA in Communication Design and the BA in Media Arts with Options in Production and Criticism. We offer minors in Social Media Production and Analysis, Broadcasting, Communication Design, as well as a certificate in Web Design and Publishing. More information about the department is available at the department website: the URL provided in the original listing.

Job-Related Inquiries Questions should be directed to:

Prof. Josh Moss Tehama Hall Room 205 California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0504 jlmoss@csuchico.edu

Benefits This position may qualify for benefits including a tuition waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit the benefits page of the CSU, Chico Human Resources site.

Additional Information 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 candidate must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 and the institution’s mandated reporter requirements. For disability-related accommodations, contact the ADA Coordinator. All positions are contingent on funding.

About Chico State Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants 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.

CSU, Chico’s Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of crime statistics. A paper copy may be requested in person or by calling 530-898-5555, and is also available online.

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