AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer- Recreation Administration

Overview

Temporary Faculty Pool
- Lecturer in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. Department:
Recreation Administration, College of Health and Human Services.

Location:

Central California – Fresno. Job No: 557050. Work Type:
Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer. Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA;
Appointment Type:
Temporary;
Time Basis:
Part Time.

The Department of Recreation Administration offers a BS in Recreation Administration with options in community and youth, special events and tourism, outdoor recreation, recreation therapy, and sport and entertainment facility management. The college emphasizes community engagement.

The successful applicant may teach recreation, tourism, outdoor recreation, special events, sport and entertainment facility management courses. Undergraduate courses may include RA 117 (Special Events and Tourism) and RA 131 (Foundations of Special Events and Tourism), or other classes identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students.

Instructor responsibilities include adherence to university and system-wide policies as directed by Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph
2. Responsibilities also include preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm/final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled for the entire semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the CSU-CFA collective bargaining agreement. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within 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 (full-time 15 WTUs). Actual salary is 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. Positions are part-time and vary by semester. Appointments are often made just before the start of the term. The pool remains in place for two academic terms; reapplication is required to remain beyond that period.

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

Education: Master’s degree in Recreation and Parks Administration or a closely related field from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as June 15, 2026 for Fall 2026. Deadline for full consideration for Fall 2026 is July 1, 2026. Projected deadlines for Spring 2027 and  announcements follow.

the Fresno State careers site, create or log in to an Applicant Profile, and attach: a cover letter, CV, names and contact information of at least three professional references, and copies of unofficial transcripts. Do not submit letters unless requested.

Questions may be directed to the Department Chair. The position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants not hired at this time may remain in the pool for future consideration.

All applicants must meet campus and system-wide requirements. This includes background checks, work eligibility, and compliance with privacy and safety policies. Fresno State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free campus. For more information, see the campus smokefree policy. See also CSU policy on equal employment opportunity. For questions related to COVID-19, contact the appropriate campus office. Per CSU policy (HR2021-04), faculty must perform work from within California when employment begins on or after January 1, 2022.