AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Economics

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Economics

Position Summary:

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

• ECON 40:
  Introduction to Microeconomics
• ECON 50:
  Introduction to Macroeconomics
• 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 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 (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the California Faculty Association. The “Order of Work” dictates that available courses must be assigned to faculty in order, starting with tenure‑track faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the established salary range for Class Code 2358 (Academic Year Lecturers). Temporary faculty with a Master’s degree earn $5,507 – $6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs); starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range and will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Appointments are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the semester.

• Fall 2025:
  August 18 – December 22, 2025
• Spring 2026:
  January 15 – May 22, 2026

• Education:
  
  A Master’s degree in Economics or Applied Economics from an accredited institution.
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, interest in introductory economics courses, and at least 3 years of professional experience in the field, or a doctorate earned within the previous 5 years, or recent scholarly activity (peer‑reviewed publications).

• A Ph.D. in Economics.
• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced through prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.

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

• Deadline:
  June 30 2025 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring.
• Projected deadline:
  October 31 2025 for Spring 2025 hiring.
• Projected job announcement closing date:
  March 1 2026.

Complete an online application at the appropriate Job Announcement, create an Applicant Profile, or log in if you already have one, and attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references (do not submit letters).
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Contact Dr. Avalos, Chair, Email: [email protected]

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, and covered veteran status. All applicants and employees are required to comply with applicable state and federal EEOC laws and regulations.

A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily. Completion of the background investigation is a condition of employment. The position holder is considered a “limited reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.