Job no: 556880
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Viticulture
Position Summary
The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:
Introductory Viticulture
General Viticulture
Grape Pest and Disease Management
Table Grape and Raisin Production
Organic Viticulture
Digital Viticulture
or other classes that may be identified as needed 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, conducting, 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
Please be advised that an 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. These provisions state the "Order of Work," or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).
Compensation
Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $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 an academic term.
Anticipated Semester
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. This is a pool of part‐time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. Appointments from the pool 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 in the pool beyond that time must reapply.
Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027
Required Qualifications
Education
A Master's degree in Viticulture or Plant Science with an emphasis in Grape Production 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 and potential for teaching excellence.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Experience in grape production, which includes wine, table and/or raisin grape production.
Experience in organic grape production, grape pests, and diseases and digital viticulture.
Experience with post‐harvest aspects.
Ability to operate and demonstrate vineyard equipment.
Knowledge of preparing students for careers in the wine, table and raisin grape industry.
Application Procedures
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 full consideration for Fall 2026: July 1, 2026.
Deadline for full consideration for Spring 2027: October 31, 2026.
Projected job announcement closing date for 2026‐2027 academic year: March 1, 2027.
Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu. When applying, 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 (letters of recommendation should not be submitted at this time; they may be requested later).
Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.
The position advertised will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow. Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in this pool for future consideration.
Background Check
All applicants must complete a satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check. Employment may be withdrawn or terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
Limited Reporter
The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. 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. Fresno State is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Per the CSU COVID‐19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID‐19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Questions regarding COVID‐19 may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.
Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12‐month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired before January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in‐person.
Education Code 89521 Requirements
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
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