California State University, Fresno
25-26 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Political Science
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
25-26 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Political Science
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Job no:
547349 Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location:
Fresno Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
The Department of Political Science at Fresno State is one of the strongest in the California State University system. We are a dynamic and diverse department, actively engaged in research and in our surrounding community. Our department serves approximately 230 majors in the undergraduate program and 40 graduate students seeking master's degrees in the NASPAA accredited public administration program. All of the major sub-disciplines of political science are represented within the department and the faculty is well-known for its balanced commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as: Introduction to American Government and Institutions, including content on California government Other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students (such as Modern Politics, Public Policy, California Government, or Comparative Politics) 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 are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) 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 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 2025: August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025; Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026 Required Qualifications: Education:
A Master's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in American Politics (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Experience: Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. Experience teaching American Government or related college courses. Preferred Qualifications: A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Experience teaching American Government at the collegiate level in California. Ph.D. in Political Science preferred. Application Procedures: A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as April 16th, 2025 for a Fall 2025 assignment. Deadline is June 30, 2025 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring. Projected deadline is October 31, 2025 to be fully considered for Spring 2026 hiring. Projected Job Announcement for 2025-2026 Academic Year closing date is March 1, 2026. Complete an online application at
https://careers.fresnostate.edu , search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching Names and contact information of at least three professional references (do not submit or attach letters; if considered for hire, the committee will request current letters of recommendation) Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs At least one syllabus for a class taught recently, preferably an American and California Government course 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. About the Campus: California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada. The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land. 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's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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Apply now
Job no:
547349 Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location:
Fresno Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
The Department of Political Science at Fresno State is one of the strongest in the California State University system. We are a dynamic and diverse department, actively engaged in research and in our surrounding community. Our department serves approximately 230 majors in the undergraduate program and 40 graduate students seeking master's degrees in the NASPAA accredited public administration program. All of the major sub-disciplines of political science are represented within the department and the faculty is well-known for its balanced commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as: Introduction to American Government and Institutions, including content on California government Other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students (such as Modern Politics, Public Policy, California Government, or Comparative Politics) 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 are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) 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 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 2025: August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025; Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026 Required Qualifications: Education:
A Master's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in American Politics (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Experience: Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. Experience teaching American Government or related college courses. Preferred Qualifications: A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Experience teaching American Government at the collegiate level in California. Ph.D. in Political Science preferred. Application Procedures: A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as April 16th, 2025 for a Fall 2025 assignment. Deadline is June 30, 2025 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring. Projected deadline is October 31, 2025 to be fully considered for Spring 2026 hiring. Projected Job Announcement for 2025-2026 Academic Year closing date is March 1, 2026. Complete an online application at
https://careers.fresnostate.edu , search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching Names and contact information of at least three professional references (do not submit or attach letters; if considered for hire, the committee will request current letters of recommendation) Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs At least one syllabus for a class taught recently, preferably an American and California Government course 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. About the Campus: California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada. The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land. 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's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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