AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Finance

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Finance

Job No: 547651
Work Type:
Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

Central California:
Fresno
Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Temporary, Time Basis:
Part Time

The Department of Finance, Real Estate and Business Law offers three options within the Bachelor of Science in the Business Administration degree program:
Finance, International Business, and Real Estate and Urban Land Economics. The department is home to the award‑winning Student‑Managed Investment Funds Program that is currently managing a $6.5 million endowment fund.

The department seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• FIN 120 – Principles of Finance
• FIN 122 – Financial Institutions and Markets
• FIN 131E – Entrepreneurial Finance
• Other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

As an AACSB‑accredited institution, the Craig School of Business (CSB) expects faculty members to hold and maintain qualifications consistent with one of the following categories: SA (Scholarly Academic), PA (Practice Academics), SP (Scholarly Practitioners), or IP (Instructional Practitioners).

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system‑wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph
2. Instructors prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (e.g., asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

An appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the Order of Work provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association, which prioritize tenure‑line faculty before new lecturer appointees.

Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the established CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For temporary faculty holding a Master’s degree, the range is $5,507–$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range, with adjustments based on WTUs assigned per term.

Education
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Experience
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the field; or a doctorate earned within the previous 5 years; or recent scholarly activity such as peer‑reviewed publications.

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Certification or licensure related to finance (e.g., CFA, CFP, FP&A).

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as positions open. Review may begin as early as April 28, 2025 for a Fall 2025 assignment.

• Deadline for Fall 2025:
  June 30, 2025.
• Projected deadline for Spring 2025:
  October 31, 2025.
• Projected closing date for the 2025‑2026 Academic Year:
  March 1, 2026.

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and submit an online application. Attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested in teaching.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested if considered for hire).
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries, contact Dr. Jennifer Miele, Chair – jmiele.

The position advertised will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow. Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The institution is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Applicants must complete a background check, including criminal records, and comply with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

California State University, Fresno operates under various equal employment opportunity laws and policies; see CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy for vaccination guidance.