AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Biology

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Biology

The Department of Biology at California State University, Fresno offers diversified undergraduate and graduate education that spans the breadth of modern Biology—from the inner workings of cells to the structure of whole ecosystems. The Department of Biology is a vibrant group of faculty members; excellent teachers with active and externally funded research programs. Fresno State biologists are investigating the molecular mechanisms of cellular processes, the ecology of Sierra Nevada forests and watersheds, and evolution of life in the world's oceans.

The Department offers a diverse graduate and undergraduate curriculum to prepare students for an array of career paths in the biological sciences. Motivated students have a wealth of independent research opportunities with Biology faculty.

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach Biology undergraduate courses and/or labs such as:

• BIOL 131:
  Parasitology
• BIOL 132:
  General Entomology
• BIOL 157:
  Immunology
• BIOL 158:
  Cancer Biology
• BIOL 161:
  Plant Physiology
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students as high enrollment general education courses.

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per , paragraph
2. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) 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).

Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the “Order of Work,” or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers).

The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master’s degree 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. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per an academic term.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. Appointments from the pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool will remain in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.

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

Education (from an accredited institution or foreign : A Master’s degree in Biology.

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Education (from an accredited institution or foreign : A PhD in Biology-related field or sufficient industry/clinical/private sector experience commensurate…