AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Music

Job Information

Job No: 556854
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

The School of Music offers a comprehensive range of programs, including concentrations in Music Education, Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, Composition, and Jazz Studies. Performance specializations include voice, as well as instrumental areas such as wind, brass, string, percussion, and piano. The School of Music is recognized for its continued growth and serves a diverse student population from across California’s Central Valley region.

• Studio Instructor for applied lessons needed.
• Additional courses may be assigned as needed to support students’ educational objectives, including Musicology, Music Education, and Music Theory.

• Adhere to and implement university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.
• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and exams.
• Ensure all classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the 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 provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. Faculty are required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas.

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 academic term.

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

• A Master’s degree in the area of consideration or a closely related field, or substantial experience in the related area.
• For studio teaching: high level of performance proficiency and an active career as an accomplished instrumentalist or vocalist, with proven expertise as a soloist and ensemble performer.
• For undergraduate/graduate teaching: ability to deliver structured, curriculum‐based instruction that supports student learning and academic development, and an established professional career as an instrumentalist or vocalist.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain students.
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with public and private educators within the relevant service area.
• Commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.

• A doctorate in the area of consideration.
• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• A distinguished professional background and experience in university teaching or a comparable setting.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as positions open. The review may begin as early as June 15, 2026 for fall assignments.

• Deadline for full consideration for Fall 2026:
  July 1, 2026.
• Deadline for full consideration for Spring 2027:
  October 31, 2026.
• Projected job announcement closing date for 2026‑2027 academic year:
  March 1, 2027.

Submit an online application on the Fresno State careers website. Include the following materials:

• 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 (letters are not submitted at this stage).
• Unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.
• For Studio Instructor position only: link to a recent video recording of a live solo performance, approximately 10 minutes in length.

Dr. Cari Earnhart, School of Music Chair – cearnhartsnostate.edu

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative‑action and equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment and no discrimination shall occur.