Position Summary
Temporary faculty members in the Department of Chicano and Latin American Studies will teach undergraduate courses including Intro to Chicano Studies, Chicano Artistic Expression, and other needed courses to meet student educational goals.
Responsibilities
Temporary faculty are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies. They will prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade 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 assigned mode (asynchronous, synchronous, in‐person, or hybrid).
Compensation
Salary is based on qualifications and experience within the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358). For a master's degree holder, the monthly salary range is $5,507‐$6,677 for full‐time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually near the minimum and will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.
Temporary Faculty Pool
The pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed. Applicants may need to begin teaching on short notice. The pool remains for two academic terms; participants wishing to stay beyond that must reapply.
Qualifications
Education
A Master's degree in Ethnic Studies, Chicanx Studies, Latinx Studies, Multicultural Education, Latin American Studies (with emphasis in Literature, Art, Gender Studies) 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
Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level evidenced by prior teaching experience, evaluations, or other evidence.
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Experience with online and hybrid instruction.
Application Procedures
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as positions open. Review may begin June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.
Deadlines:
July 1, 2026 – for Fall 2026 consideration.
October 31, 2026 – for Spring 2027 consideration.
March 1, 2027 – for 2026‐2027 Academic Year closing.
Submit an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu and attach 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 (no letters).
Unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.
A 250‐word statement highlighting your experience and commitment to working with a diverse student body.
Contact
Dr. Annabella España‐Najera, Chair – aespanajera@csufresno.edu
Equal‐Opportunity Employer Statement
California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, medical condition, or covered veteran status. The university is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment for all students, faculty, staff, and employees.
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