AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Biology

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

Job no: 556489

Work type:
Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

Fresno

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

The Department of Biology at California State University, Fresno offers diversified undergraduate and graduate education that spans the breadth of modern Biology—from the inner workings of cells to the structure of whole ecosystems. The Department of Biology is a vibrant group of faculty members; excellent teachers with active and externally funded research programs.

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach Biology undergraduate courses and/or labs such as:

• BIOL 132:
  General Entomology
• BIOL 158:
  Cancer Biology
• Other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students as high enrollment general education courses.

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, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) 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 and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

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

Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by 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 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 an academic term.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. This is a pool of part‑time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. Appointments from the pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool will remain in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining in the pool 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 Biology.

Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Education:

A PhD in a Biology‑related field or sufficient industry/clinical/private sector experience commensurate with departmental teaching expectations.

Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and/or the graduate level.
• Expertise in a closely‑related discipline.

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.

• Deadline is July 1st 2026 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.

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