Position Summary
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses such as:
Quantitative Research
Program Evaluation
Field Instructional Practice
Other classes as identified to fulfill educational goals of current students
Instructor Responsibilities
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, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) of lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).
Conditional Appointment
Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. The Order of Work determines the sequence in which available courses are assigned, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).
Compensation
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, the monthly salary range is $5,507 – $6,677 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.
Anticipated Semester
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed. The pool will remain in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining beyond that time must reapply. Current terms:
Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027
Required Qualifications
Education : A Master's degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
Experience : Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, demonstrated through prior teaching experiences and evaluations or other evidence.
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Application Procedures
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. The deadline for consideration for Fall 2026 is July 1, 2026. For Spring 2027 the planned deadline is October 31, 2026. The announcement will close on March 1, 2027. Applicants should submit an online application at careers.fresnostate.edu and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, references, and unofficial transcripts.
A background check (including criminal records check) will be required for this position.
California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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