AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Social Work Education

Position Summary

The department seeks a qualified candidate to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Work Education, including:

• Quantitative Research
• Program Evaluation
• Field Instructional Practice
• Other courses as identified to meet educational goals of current students

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph
2. Responsibilities include preparation, delivery, proctoring, and grading of lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All courses must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed based on enrollment and funding. Appointments are temporary, often made just prior to the academic term start. Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool remains in place for two academic terms; those wishing to remain must reapply.

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

Education: A Master’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• 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, evidenced by prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the CSU salary range (Class Code 2358) for Temporary Faculty. The range for a Master’s holder is $5,507 – $6,677 per month for full‑time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually near the minimum of the range and are adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned.

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

• Deadline for Fall 2026:
  July 1, 2026
• Deadline for Spring 2027:
  October 31, 2026
• Job announcement closing date:
  March 1, 2027

Complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 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 are not required at this stage)
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs

Dr. Miltiades, Interim Chair
Email: hmiltiades

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: 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.

Applications close:
Open until filled.