New River Community College
25-26 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Political Science
New River Community College, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
25-26 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Political Science
Job No:
547349 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 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. Position Summary
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. 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. 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). Anticipated Semester
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 - December 22, 2025 Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 - May 22, 2026 Required Qualifications:
Education
(from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent): A Master's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in American Politics (or a closely related field). 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. 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 2025 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 Curriculum vitae Names and contact information of at least three professional references are a part of the online application. 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. California State University, Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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547349 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 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. Position Summary
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. 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. 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). Anticipated Semester
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 - December 22, 2025 Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 - May 22, 2026 Required Qualifications:
Education
(from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent): A Master's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in American Politics (or a closely related field). 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. 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 2025 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 Curriculum vitae Names and contact information of at least three professional references are a part of the online application. 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. California State University, Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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