26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Geography

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) – Geography Apply now Job no: 556540 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Fresno Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Geography The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as: GEOG 141: GIS I – Data Display and Manipulation GEOG 142: GIS II – Data Creation and Project Implementation GEOG 143: GIS III – Spatial Analysis and Modeling Other classes as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students 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. Preparation, delivery, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) of lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm/final exams. Ensuring all classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester, in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid). Conditional Appointment Appointments are 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 specify the “Order of Work,” which determines the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, 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 range 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 academic term. Anticipated Semester The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed. The pool is a part‑time lecturer resource; the number of positions varies from semester to semester. Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026 Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027 Requirements Education Master’s degree in Geography with an emphasis in Physical Geography, Human Geography, GIS, or a closely related field. Experience Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Preferred Qualifications Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experience and evaluations. Experience in a closely related discipline. Application Procedures A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment. Deadline for fall 2026 consideration: July 1, 2026 Deadline for spring 2027 consideration: October 31, 2026 Projected job announcement for 2026‑2027 Academic Year closing date: March 1, 2027 Complete an online application at , create an Applicant Profile or login if you already have one, and attach the following materials: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested in and qualified to teach. Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters not required). 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. Employment Conditions A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based on the results of the background investigation. The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements of CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 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. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The California State University