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 13,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. 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: Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Department/School: Electrical/Electronic and Computer 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: 06/17/2024; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The Electrical/Electronic and Computer Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-25 academic year. Full-time work may be available depending on available workload and candidate background. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment in the department is:

• a Master of Science or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or in a related area from an accredited university by the time of employment.

OR

• a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electrical/Electronic, or Computer Engineering or in a related field from an accredited university and three years of practice in a relevant field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

In addition, successful candidates must have:

• a strong commitment to teaching with a proven record of or the potential for developing innovative pedagogical approaches to courses, labs, and projects.
• a willingness to participate as team member to assess student outcomes and to adapt to changes in the curriculum.
• excellent oral and written communication skills.
• an awareness of the educational goals of a diverse and multicultural population.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates in all areas of Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering are encouraged to apply. Applicants with one or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, particularly in lower division courses and in laboratory and capstone courses that emphasize engineering design are also preferred.

Responsibilities:

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching electrical and computer engineering undergraduate courses and laboratories. The courses may include courses on digital logic, linear circuits, microprocessors, computer architecture, and/or introductory General Education courses open to all majors on campus. The faculty should also be able to teach relevant upper division, core courses and/or mentor student projects. A successful faculty will support undergraduate students in their laboratory efforts through teaching relevant topics including laboratory safety protocols, managing the lab, and providing guidance in project construction, characterization, debugging, and documentation of results. A successful faculty will also assess student performance, which may include their attainment of student learning outcomes. 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering offers an ABET accredited bachelor of science degree in Computer Engineering, and an ABET accredited bachelor of science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, a master of science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and minors in Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.  The Department has approximately 170 undergraduate majors.

The department is in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management.  Please visit the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering website and the College website for more information.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Professor Kurtis Kredo
Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
kkredo@csuchico.edu
530-898-5746

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.

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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.

All positions are contingent on funding.

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.

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 certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.