AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - English Department

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in English

The successful applicant may teach composition, literature, creative writing, as well as high enrollment general education courses.

Instructors are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph
2. Duties include preparation of materials, delivery of lectures, conducting office hours, grading 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).

Salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For Temporary Faculty with a Master’s degree the salary range is $5,507‑$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Actual monthly 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. The pool will remain in place for two academic terms; applicants who wish to remain beyond this period must reapply. Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice.

• Education:
  
  A Master’s degree in English or an M.F.A. in Creative Writing
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Ph.D. in English
• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, demonstrated through prior teaching experiences, evaluations, or other evidence
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Expertise in a closely related discipline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Applicants may submit an online application through the Fresno State careers portal and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references. No letters of recommendation are required at the initial submission.

For inquiries, contact Dr. John Beynon, Chair. Email: jbeynonsnostate.edu.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The university is committed to maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. A background check (including criminal records check) is required for this position, and a background investigation may result in withdrawal or termination of employment. The position holder is also a “limited reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.