California State University - Fresno
25-26 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Plant Science
California State University - Fresno, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Overview
25-26 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Plant Science. Job No: 546696. Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer. Location: Central California, Fresno. Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time.
Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Plant Science
Department Overview
- Department of Plant Science at California State University, Fresno is located in the nation\'s most productive agricultural valley. Our graduates acquire a sound academic background rooted in field-based experience across disciplines including pomology, olericulture, agronomy, environmental horticulture, soils, irrigation, economic entomology, plant pathology, weed science, and mechanized agriculture. Our faculty hold advanced degrees in these disciplines and integrate knowledge in the field and laboratories. The university\'s 1000 acre agricultural laboratory supports cutting-edge horticultural and agronomic practices with innovations in crop production, mechanization, irrigation, soil fertility, propagation, and pest management. Graduates are sought after by leading agricultural industries.
Position Summary [course catalog link]
We are interested in candidates qualified to teach course(s) and/or labs in:
General Plant Science. Crop Science, Fruit Science, Ornamental Horticulture, Plant Health, Irrigation, Soils, Crop Nutrition, Plant Propagation, Mechanized Agriculture, or other classes 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 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", 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
M.S. in Plant Science or related discipline.
Evidence of successful teaching experience is required.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Plant Science or related discipline.
Application Procedures A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as April 1, 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 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,
Curriculum vitae,
Names and contact information of at least three professional references as part of the online application. 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.
For inquiries Contact John Bushoven, Ph.D., Chair Department of Plant Science, [contact information remains with the department].
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 San Joaquin Valley, rich in Native American cultures. We acknowledge the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples.
Campus Information and Policies Fresno State is tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free. CSU policies on equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination apply. The university is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, and retention.
A background check is required. The person holding this position is a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination recommendations may be directed to hr@csufresno.edu. Out of State Employment restrictions apply per CSU-wide policy HR2021-04.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/546696
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Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Plant Science
Department Overview
- Department of Plant Science at California State University, Fresno is located in the nation\'s most productive agricultural valley. Our graduates acquire a sound academic background rooted in field-based experience across disciplines including pomology, olericulture, agronomy, environmental horticulture, soils, irrigation, economic entomology, plant pathology, weed science, and mechanized agriculture. Our faculty hold advanced degrees in these disciplines and integrate knowledge in the field and laboratories. The university\'s 1000 acre agricultural laboratory supports cutting-edge horticultural and agronomic practices with innovations in crop production, mechanization, irrigation, soil fertility, propagation, and pest management. Graduates are sought after by leading agricultural industries.
Position Summary [course catalog link]
We are interested in candidates qualified to teach course(s) and/or labs in:
General Plant Science. Crop Science, Fruit Science, Ornamental Horticulture, Plant Health, Irrigation, Soils, Crop Nutrition, Plant Propagation, Mechanized Agriculture, or other classes 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 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", 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
M.S. in Plant Science or related discipline.
Evidence of successful teaching experience is required.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Plant Science or related discipline.
Application Procedures A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as April 1, 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 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,
Curriculum vitae,
Names and contact information of at least three professional references as part of the online application. 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.
For inquiries Contact John Bushoven, Ph.D., Chair Department of Plant Science, [contact information remains with the department].
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 San Joaquin Valley, rich in Native American cultures. We acknowledge the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples.
Campus Information and Policies Fresno State is tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free. CSU policies on equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination apply. The university is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, and retention.
A background check is required. The person holding this position is a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination recommendations may be directed to hr@csufresno.edu. Out of State Employment restrictions apply per CSU-wide policy HR2021-04.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/546696
#J-18808-Ljbffr