2025-26 Lecturer Pool Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Mana

at  California State University

Job no: 545799
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management 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. Courses in need of coverage may include parks and recreation management courses and general hospitality/tourism courses. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often occur just before the start of the academic term.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a master’s degree in recreation, hospitality, parks, or related fields. A bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of managerial position(s) in the field of professional recreation, hospitality, and/or parks may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred qualifications include a PhD or previous teaching experience. Candidates with an ability and interest in teaching recreation, hospitality, or parks management are preferred. Bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching undergraduate courses. Teaching assignments are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.