AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Real Estate

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Real Estate

Job no: 556787
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, 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: (1) Finance, (2) International Business, and (3) 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.

Temporary faculty members 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 (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

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. Only tenure-line faculty are assigned first, followed by new lecturer appointees.

Required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (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 WTUs assigned per academic term.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. The pool remains for two academic terms; those wishing to remain after that time must reapply.

Fall 2026:
August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
Spring 2027:
January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds. At least 3 years of professional experience in the field; or a doctorate within the previous 5 years; or recent scholarly activity such as peer-reviewed publications.

A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, demonstrated through prior teaching experiences and evaluations or other evidence. Successful undergraduate teaching experience. Relevant industry experience.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.

• to be fully considered for Fall 2026 hiring.
• Projected deadline is October 31, 2026 to be fully considered for Spring 2027 hiring.
• Projected Job Announcement for  Academic Year closing date is March 1, 2027.

Complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). search for 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, list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching, names and contact information of at least three professional references (do not submit letters). Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based on results. The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.