- Lecturer in Linguistics
- California State University in Chico, California, United States
- jobs
- 4 weeks ago
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Position: 2025-26 Lecturer in Linguistics
Lecturer in Linguistics Job no:
Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location:
Chico Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Full Time, Part Time 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 23-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. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Title:
Academic Year Lecturer College:
Humanities and Fine Arts Department/School:
English 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:; complete applications received after that date may be considered until position is filled.
Position Summary:
The Department of English is searching for a temporary lecturer in linguistics for the academic year, with the possibility of appointment in subsequent years. The candidate must be able to teach courses in second language acquisition, English grammar, and general linguistics (e.g., syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics). We are especially interested in candidates committed to supporting the success of first-generation and underrepresented students.
California State University, Chico seeks faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. We are primarily looking for instructors to teach in person.
Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a related field with a concentration in second language acquisition. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; however, the doctorate must be complete prior to the beginning of the academic year, August 2025.
Preferred Qualifications:
Eligible candidates could have expertise in any area in linguistics but should be qualified to teach general undergraduate-level courses across a variety of different areas in the field, as well as graduate-level courses in second language acquisition theory and second/foreign language teaching methodology. Preferred qualifications include training and experience in language teaching, experience in curriculum development, and a background in teacher education.
Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to diversity as evidenced in their record of teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
Responsibilities:
The teaching load is a minimum of four courses (0.8 time base) per semester. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate-level courses in ENGL within the candidate's disciplinary expertise and graduate-level courses in EDSL in second/foreign language teaching. Specific 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…