AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Earth & Environmental Sciences

Job No: 556745
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno

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

• EES 1. Natural Disasters and Earth Resources
• EES 4. Environmental Science
• EES 5. Climate Change
• EES 6. California Wildfires, Forest Ecology and Land Use
• EES 9. Introduction to Earth Science
• EES 102S Sedimentology
• EES 106 Structural Geology
• EES 106F Structural Geology Field Methods
• EES 108 Soil and Water Sciences
• EES 112. Planet Earth through Time
• EES 117 Hydrogeology
• EES 167. Oceans and Atmosphere and Climate
• EES 168. California's Earth System
• NSCI 115. Environmental Earth and Life Science
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

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 semester, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For Temporary Faculty with a Master’s degree: $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.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Appointments 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 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 Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience is required.

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and evaluations or other evidence.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Ph.D. in Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.

• Deadline for Fall 2026 hiring:
  July 1, 2026.
• Deadline for Spring 2027 hiring:
  October 31, 2026.
• Projected Job Announcement closing date:
  March 1, 2027.

Complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested in and qualified to teach.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Dr. Mara Brady, Chair – Email: mebrady

The position advertised will remain open until filled.