AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Psychology

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Psychology

Job No: 556312

Work Type: Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Central California:
Fresno

Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Temporary, Time Basis:
Part Time

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as those listed below. The successful applicant may apply to teach courses in one or more of the following subdisciplines (please indicate the subdiscipline(s) in your cover letter):

• Biological Bases of Behavior and Cognition. Courses include: PSYCH 36, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 220T, 225T
• Quantitative Methods and Research Design. Courses include: PSYCH 42, 140T, 143, 144, 240T, 244A, 244B
• Applied Behavior Analysis. Courses include: PSYCH 60T, 136, 170T, 172, 181, 221, 223, 231, 245, 255T, 268, 270T, 271, 288, 289
• Clinical Psychology. Courses include: PSYCH 61, 66, 149, 160T, 162, 163, 164, 169, 171S, 175, 177, 178S, 283T
• Developmental Psychology. Courses include: PSYCH 101,155, 200T, 204, 205
• Social and Personality Psychology. Courses include: PSYCH 152, 154, 156, 157, 250T, 255T
• School Psychology. Courses include: PSYCH 267, 274S, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 286, 287
• Miscellaneous Psychology courses. Courses include: PSYCH 10, 63, 151, 179I, 182
• 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, conduct, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) of 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 (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Education: A Master's degree in Psychology or related field with an emphasis in the field related to the course they are expected to teach.

Experience:
1) Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2) Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level (including documented teaching assistantships or teaching internships).

• 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.
• Education:
  
  A Ph.D. in Psychology or related field.
• Experience with a closely related subdiscipline of Psychology.
• Evidence of publications in scholarly journals.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within salary range placement. 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 academic term.

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as 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: create an applicant profile or log in. Attach:
1) Cover letter,
2) Curriculum vitae,
3) Names and contact information of at least three professional references,
4) Copies of unofficial transcripts.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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