26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Chicano and Latin American Studies

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Chicano and Latin American Studies

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

The department seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate courses such as Intro to Chicano Studies, Chicano Artistic Expression, and other courses identified as needed throughout the semester.

• Adhere to and implement university and system-wide policies as outlined in 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 entire semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

An appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between CSU and the California Faculty Association. The order of work begins with tenure‑line faculty and ends with new lecturer appointees.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the CSU salary range for Academic Year Lecturers (Class Code = 2358). For a Master’s degree the monthly salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 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 per term.

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

Education: Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies, Chicanx Studies, Latinx Studies, Multicultural Education, Latin American Studies (with an emphasis in Literature, Art, or Gender Studies) 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, and evidence of prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with online and hybrid instruction.

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

Complete an online application snostate.edu. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of preferred courses, names and contact information for three professional references, unofficial transcripts, and a 250‑word statement of experience and commitment to diverse student success.

Contact Dr. Annabella España‑Najera, Chair – aespanajera

The position will remain open until filled. Interviews may be scheduled. Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

• Applicants must disclose any final admissions or judicial decisions regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years after meeting minimum qualifications and before an offer is extended.
• Applicants are required to sign a release form authorizing the release of information concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. CSU does not sponsor visas for temporary faculty.