AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Criminology

Job no: 556747

Work type: Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Fresno

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

Position: Temporary Faculty Pool
- Lecturer in Criminology

• Teach undergraduate courses as outlined in the department’s catalog or other courses identified to fulfill educational goals.
• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final examinations.
• Ensure all classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association.

Applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. The university does not sponsor temporary faculty for work visas.

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).

Temporary faculty with a Master’s degree earn $5,507–$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. Monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

The pool is open continuously and positions are filled as needed. Awards are made prior to the start of the academic term; applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool remains in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining beyond that time must reapply.

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

• Education: A Master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice or closely related fields.
• Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds; teaching experience in criminology/criminal justice courses; experience working with criminal justice agencies or related agencies.

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, demonstrated through prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to develop engaging course content.
• Commitment to student success and academic excellence.
• Proficiency in using classroom and online instructional technologies.
• Dedication to continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in the field of criminal justice.

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

• Deadline for Fall 2026:
  July 1 2026.
• Deadline for Spring 2027:
  October 31 2026.
• Projected Job Announcement closing date:
  March 1 2027.

Complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Attach:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer. Employment policies comply with applicable state and federal laws. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, and covered veteran status.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021‑04), all faculty who begin employment on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform work from within California.

Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years prior to an offer of employment.

Applications close:
Open until filled.

For inquiries contact Dr. Chadley James, Chair, E‑mail: chadleyjsnostate.edu.

Position advertised: 06 Apr 2026 Pacific Daylight Time.