AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Liberal Studies

Job Details

Job no: 556195
Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

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

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 prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, 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).

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and is subject to the Order of Work as established in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the California Faculty Association. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States;
California State University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is within the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358). For a Master’s degree holder, the monthly range is $5,507–6,677 for teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range and are adjusted based on assigned WTUs per term.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed. Appointments are temporary and often made just before the term. Applicants may need to begin teaching on short notice. The pool remains for two academic terms; those wishing to remain after that must reapply.

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

• Master’s degree in Education, Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum with an emphasis in P‑12 Education or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level or in K‑12 schools.

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced through prior teaching experiences and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. 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
• Closing date for the 2026‑2027 Academic Year:
  March 1, 2027

Complete an online application snostate.edu. Attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested if considered for hire).
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries contact Dr. Selena Van Horn, Chair, Email: svanhorn

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