AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Studio Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Fresno

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

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Studio Art, Interior Design, Graphic Design and Art History

The Department of Art and Design is accepting applications to its temporary faculty pool. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates from which temporary instructional appointments may teach Studio Art, Graphic Design, Art History, or Interior Design.

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• Interior Design, Graphic Design
• Other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill the educational goals of current students

• Adhere to and implement university and system‑wide policies as directed by Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.
• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams.
• Ensure all classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

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

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within the salary range specified by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For a master's degree, the monthly range is $5,507‑$6,677 when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Start 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 term.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice.

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

A Master’s degree in Art with an emphasis in Interior Design, Art Studio, Graphic Design, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, demonstrated through prior teaching experiences and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching in a college‑level setting.

Review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open.

• Deadline for Fall 2026 consideration:
  July 1, 2026.
• Deadline for Spring 2027 consideration:
  October 31, 2026.
• Closing date for the 2026‑2027 Academic Year:
  March 1, 2027.

Complete an online application at the CSU Fresno careers site, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, create an Applicant Profile or log in if you already have one, and attach the following materials:

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

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of protected status, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental and physical disability, and covered veteran status.