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Associate Director, Government Relations (Administrator I)
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Chico
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| Under the general direction of the Chief of Staff, the Associate Director of Government Relations serves as the University's primary staff liaison for state and federal governmental relations and advocacy activities. The position develops and maintains productive relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, government agencies, and higher education partners to advance University priorities and support strategic engagement efforts.
The Associate Director monitors legislative, regulatory, and budget developments affecting the University; coordinates institutional advocacy activities and events; and provides analysis, briefing materials, and strategic support to the President, Chief of Staff, and other campus leaders.
Working collaboratively with campus leadership, the California State University Chancellor's Office, and external stakeholders, the Associate Director supports efforts to advance public funding priorities, legislative initiatives, and policy objectives that further the University's mission and strategic goals.
The position works closely with the California State University Chancellor's Office Offices of Advocacy and State Relations and Federal Relations to support systemwide advocacy initiatives, communicate campus priorities, and coordinate legislative and funding efforts that advance the interests of both Chico State and the CSU system.
The Associate Director serves as a resource to campus leadership on governmental affairs, legislative processes, public policy developments, and advocacy opportunities and assists in strengthening the University's visibility, reputation, and relationships among governmental and public-sector stakeholders. |
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Farm Director (Administrator III)
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Chico
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| Under the general direction of the Dean of the College of Agriculture, the Farm Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the 800-acre University Farm and 249-acre Meridian Range property. As a member of the college’s leadership team, the Farm Director ensures that farm operations, resources, and financial activities align with college and university priorities.
The Farm Director advances the Farm as a dynamic “living laboratory” and a center of excellence for experiential learning, applied research, and workforce development in agriculture. In collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean, program coordinator, faculty, and staff, the incumbent integrates farm operations with academic programs to enhance student success, innovation, and industry relevance.
Working in coordination with Chico State Enterprises (CSE), the position ensures sound fiscal management and compliance. The role also leads long-range planning, innovation, and resource development to support sustainable operations, infrastructure improvements, and the continued growth and impact of the College of Agriculture.
This position offers more than a career – it’s an opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• 15 paid holidays, plus vacation and sick leave to support work-life balance;
• Exceptional health benefits options, some currently with no monthly out-of-pocket premium;
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), offering lifetime retirement medical benefits for qualifying retirees;
• And access to the fee waiver education program for eligible employees or their dependents.
Be a part of a team that values integrity and transformation, all while enjoying the unmatched benefits of working in higher education! |
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Assistant Professor in Psychology / School Psychology
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Chico
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| The Psychology Department in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at California State University, Chico is seeking an Assistant Professor in Psychology to teach in our NASP accredited School Psychology graduate program beginning in August 2027. We are specifically looking for applicants with a completed 3-year Master’s or a completed Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology, or a doctorate degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Candidates nearing the completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start of the position. |
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Senior Director of IT Infrastructure, Cloud, & Platform Services (Administrator III)
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Chico
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| The Senior Director of IT Infrastructure, Cloud, & Platform Services provides strategic leadership, vision, and operational oversight for the University’s hybrid IT ecosystem, including cloud platforms, on-premises infrastructure, network services, data center, research computing, and enterprise hosting environments.
This role is responsible for transforming traditional infrastructure services into scalable, secure, and resilient platform-based services that enable teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence. The Senior Director leads the evolution of the University’s technology landscape toward cloud-first, automation-driven, and AI-enabled capabilities, while ensuring high availability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems.
The position plays a key leadership role in:
• Advancing digital transformation initiatives
• Supporting data-intensive research and high-performance computing needs
• Enabling modern application development and integration environments
• Partnering on cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance strategies
• Delivering reliable, customer-centered infrastructure services
As a member of the IT leadership team, this position partners across the University to enable digital transformation, data-intensive research, and emerging technologies.
Why Chico State? This position offers opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• 15 paid holidays, plus vacation and sick leave to support work-life balance;
• Exceptional health benefits options, some currently with no monthly out-of-pocket premium;
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), offering lifetime retirement medical benefits for qualifying retirees;
• And access to the fee waiver education program for eligible employees or their dependents.
Be a part of a team that values integrity and transformation! |
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Application Support Manager (Administrator I)
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Chico
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| Reporting to the Senior Director of Enterprise Applications, the Application Support Manager provides strategic leadership for the reliable, efficient, and innovative delivery of applications that support Chico State’s administrative and business operations, including systems such as the ID card platform, Adobe Sign, the ticketing system, and other functional-area applications. The manager leads a team of IT professionals responsible for supporting, enhancing, and sustaining a diverse portfolio of university systems, ensuring that projects, implementations, upgrades, and integrations are delivered effectively and aligned with institutional priorities. This role builds strong partnerships across the Division of IT, with campus stakeholders, and with external vendors to advance strategic technology investments, promote continuous improvement, and enhance user satisfaction. The Application Support Manager fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence in support of the University’s mission and IT Strategic Plan.
Why Chico State? The position offers more than a career – it’s an opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• 15 paid holidays, plus vacation and sick leave to support work-life balance;
• Exceptional health benefits options, some currently with no monthly out-of-pocket premium;
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), offering lifetime retirement medical benefits for qualifying retirees;
• And access to the fee waiver education program for eligible employees or their dependents.
Be a part of a team that values integrity and transformation, all while enjoying the unmatched benefits of working in higher education! |
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Police Officer or Police Officer Cadet
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Chico
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| The Police Officer Cadet is a non-sworn trainee position that prepares incumbents for appointment as a sworn Police Officer. Cadets attend a P.O.S.T.-certified academy and complete required training to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for law enforcement service. Upon successful completion and at management’s discretion, Cadets may be appointed to Police Officer on a probationary basis.
Cadets receive training in criminal and civil law enforcement, report writing, physical fitness, firearms use and maintenance, arrest and control techniques, and applicable laws and procedures. They are expected to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members from diverse backgrounds while fostering trust, credibility, and collaboration within the campus community.
Appointments are temporary and typically do not exceed seven months.
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Under general supervision, Police Officers protect the University community by enforcing laws and campus regulations, responding to incidents, conducting investigations, testifying in court, and assisting the public. Officers apply progressive policing principles and maintain knowledge of search and seizure, probable cause, and criminal procedure.
This position requires effective communication and collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and community members from diverse backgrounds while maintaining trust and positive community relationships.
The position offers professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 15 paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave
• Excellent health benefits, some with no monthly premium
• CalPERS membership with retirement medical benefits for qualifying retirees
• Fee waiver education program for eligible employees and dependents
Join a team committed to integrity, service, and transformation in higher education! |
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Hourly Sign Language Interpreter (Hourly Interpreter)
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Chico
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| Under general supervision, the Hourly Interpreter provides ASL interpreting services to facilitate communication most often in a classroom or related instructional settings and activities for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Assignments may involve technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary. Individual assignments may vary based on the specific skills of the interpreter and the needs of the students or other consumers. More difficult tasks may involve interpreting technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary, which require using specialized signs, accommodating consumer request for varied language preferences, and interpreting fast spoken material. Specific complexity and skill factors include type of interpreting or communication system needed, difficulty or unique nature of the subject matter and vocabulary, speed of interpreting required, and number of deaf or hard-of-hearing consumers served simultaneously. |
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Clinical Lab Scientist I (Hourly/Intermittent)
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Chico
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| Working under the supervision of a physician laboratory director or higher-level Clinical Laboratory Scientist, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) is a licensed professional responsible for performing a wide variety of moderate to highly complex clinical laboratory tests and examinations. The CLS I provides medical staff with essential laboratory data for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness and disease within the university setting.
Assignments typically include diagnostic testing ordered by licensed practitioners (e.g., urinalysis, pregnancy tests, blood tests, antibiotic sensitivity tests), specimen collection and preparation, interpretation of test outcomes, calibration and maintenance of equipment, and quality assurance in compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Philosophy
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Chico
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| The Philosophy Department in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. We are primarily looking for instructors to teach in person. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Psychology
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Chico
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| The Department of Psychology in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Nutrition and Food Science
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Chico
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| The Nutrition and Food Science Department 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. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Anthropology
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Chico
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| The Anthropology Department in the College of Behavioral and Social Science is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. We seek to fill Anthropology courses level 100 through 400 and internships in our four subfields: Archaeology, Biological, Cultural and Museum Studies. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Management
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Chico
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| The Management Department in the College of Business is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology
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Chico
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| 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 2026-27 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. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Journalism and Public Relations
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Chico
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| The Journalism and Public Relations Department in the College of CME is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool College of ECC TECH Courses
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Chico
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| 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 2026-27 academic year. The College of ECC offers lower division and upper division GE courses in technology, innovation, and science fiction. Appointments in the TECH Courses from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool College of Agriculture
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Chico
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| The College of Agriculture is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
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Chico
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| The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing in 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 2026-27 academic year. Successful candidates will be able to teach a range of courses in mechanical engineering, mechatronic engineering, or advanced manufacturing. The department’s three programs share several courses and faculty members regularly teach across the disciplines. California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Information Systems, Finance, and Accounting
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Chico
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| The Department of Information Systems, Finance, and Accounting (ISFA) in the College of Business is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers in the areas of Accounting (ACCT), Business Analytics (BANA). Finance (FINA), Management Information Systems (MINS), and Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. |
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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Computer Animation and Game Development Program
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Chico
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| The Computer Animation and Game Development Program in the College of Communication and Education is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers able to teach existing courses in the Program with potential instruction positions available in interactive classroom settings as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. As a Professional technology Program with the focus on providing our students with real-world skills and experiences, we are seeking candidates who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. Successful candidates will be able to teach a range of existing courses in animation, CGI/modeling, game development, and common core areas in the Program. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. |
