2026-27 Lecturer Pool School of Nursing

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: Natural Sciences

Department/School: School of Nursing

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: 05/22/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered as need arises.

Position Summary:

The School of Nursing in the College of Natural Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a is a Master of Science degree in Nursing. The Board of Nursing will consider a Bachelor of Science in nursing, but this is only at the Assistant Instructor level.

Lecturers must possess a current CA RN nursing license. Lecturers must have active clinical experience in their specialty within the last five years. 

Preferred Qualifications:

One year teaching experience preferred. 

Responsibilities:

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.

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 School of Nursing (http://www.csuchico.edu/nurs) in the College of Natural Sciences (http://www.csuchico.edu/nsci/) offers programs leading to a bachelor’s and master’s degree. We have a basic BSN program for unlicensed students, as well as an RN-BSN program where students who already have their RN license can gain a bachelor’s degree.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Fay Mitchell-Brown, Search Committee Chair
California State University, Chico
School of Nursing
400 W 1st St
Chico, CA 95929-0200
530-898-5891
fmitchellbrown@csuchico.edu

Benefits Information:

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.