26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Physical Therapy

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) – Physical Therapy Apply now Job no: 556824 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer Location: Fresno Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Physical Therapy The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students. Instructor Responsibility – 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 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 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 provisions state the “Order of Work,” which dictates that available courses must first be assigned to tenure‑line faculty and then to 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 – Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For a lecturer with a Master’s degree, the range is $5,507–$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). The actual monthly salary is adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term. Anticipated Semester – The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, with positions filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. The pool serves as a part‑time lecturer resource; appointments are often made just prior to the start of an academic term. Members may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool remains in place for two academic terms; those wishing to remain beyond that time must re‑apply. Fall 2026: Aug 19‑Dec 22, 2026 Spring 2027: Jan 15‑May 26, 2027 Required Qualifications Education – A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Experience – Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; active Physical Therapist, licensed in the State of California. All applicants: provide a letter of interest for the clinical instructor position in the campus clinics (Adult Neurology or Outpatient musculoskeletal) or as a lecturer (state clinical area of expertise). Include experiences in multidisciplinary settings and engagement with other disciplines (occupational or speech therapy, nursing, physicians, discharge planning, orthotics). Lecturer: demonstrate a minimum of five years of full‑time clinical experience in the area of clinical expertise, highlighting evidence of expertise, years of practice, settings, certifications or advanced training, teaching experience, research work, and awards or honors. Indicate continuing education courses (title, units, date) over the past five years in the clinical area of expertise. Campus Clinics – Clinical Instructor – Minimum of five years of full‑time practice experience; obtained the APTA Clinical Instructor Certificate and served as a clinical instructor with four students in a full‑time clinical practice setting such as skilled nursing, neuro‑rehab, outpatient orthopedic clinic, or hospital. Preferred Qualifications Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experience and evaluations. Board‑Certified Clinical Specialist through the APTA. Application Procedures Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin early June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment. Deadline: July 1, 2026 for full consideration of Fall 2026 hiring. Projected deadline: October 31, 2026 for full consideration of Spring 2027 hiring. Projected Job Announcement closing date: March 1, 2027. Complete an online application at search for the job announcement, create an applicant profile, or log in if you have one. Attach the following materials: Cover letter for clinical instructor position or lecturer, detailing clinical area of expertise and multidisciplinary experiences. Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested if considered for hire). Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs. For inquiries contact Dr. Cheryl Hickey, Chair, via email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. 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