AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Film and Media Arts

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Film and Media Arts

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

Department of Media, Communications and Journalism: Since 1928, the Media, Communications and Journalism Department has prepared thousands of students for professional media careers. The department currently offers courses in advertising, broadcast and digital journalism, film, photography, public relations and video production.

Courses to be taught:

• MCJ 4:
  Writing for Visual Media
• MCJ 15:
  Filmmaking
• MCJ 17:
  Photojournalism
• MCJ 114W:
  Screenwriting
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

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 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 class. (i.e., 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 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 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. The pool will remain in place for two academic terms; those interested must reapply thereafter.

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

• Education: A PhD or MFA in media, communication and journalism or similar with a emphasis in film/media arts from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
• Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15th, 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 2026‑2027 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 login if you have already profile, and attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching.
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