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New River Community College

25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - History

New River Community College, Fresno, California, United States, 93650

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Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in History Department Overview The Department of History invites qualified candidates to serve on the temporary faculty pool. Lecturers will teach undergraduate courses or other classes as identified by departmental need to support current students’ educational goals.

Position Summary Lecturers are responsible for designing and delivering courses in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid). Duties include preparing lectures, holding office hours, assigning homework, creating quizzes, supervising class projects, and administering midterm and final examinations. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester.

Instructor Responsibilities Adhere to university and system‑wide policies as outlined in Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2. Prepare, deliver, proctor, and grade courses in accordance with the established schedule. Demonstrate commitment to diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all students.

Conditional Appointment Appointments are contingent on budget and enrollment and are subject to the “Order of Work” provisions in the collective bargaining agreement. Eligibility to work in the United States is required (Fresno State does not sponsor Temporary Faculty positions).

Compensation Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358). The range for a lecturer with a master’s degree is $5,507‑$6,677 per month teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are typically near the minimum of the range and will be adjusted based on assigned WTUs.

Anticipated Semester The faculty pool remains open continuously and positions are filled as needed. Appointments are usually made just before the semester starts and may require short‑notice availability. The pool remains for two academic terms; reapplication is required for continued participation.

Fall 2025: August 18 – December 22, 2025 Spring 2026: January 15 – May 22, 2026

Required Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in History or a closely related field (accredited institution). Experience: Demonstrated commitment to excellence through merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, evidenced by prior teaching experiences and evaluations. Successful undergraduate teaching experience.

Application Procedures Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may start as early as April 28 , 2025 for a fall 2025 assignment.

Deadline:

June 30 , 2025 for full consideration of fall 2025 hiring.

Projected deadline:

October 31 , 2025 for spring 2025 consideration.

Projected closing date:

March 1 , 2026 for the 2025‑2026 academic year.

Submit an online application at

https://careers.fresnostate.edu

(search Job Announcement 547656). Attach the following materials:

Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach. Curriculum vitae. Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters are not submitted at this stage). Unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Contact: Dr. Blain Roberts, Chair –

broberts@mail.fresnostate.edu

Background Screening and Reporting A background check (including criminal records) must be completed satisfactorily. A hire offer may be withdrawn or employment terminated based on the results. The position holder is a “limited reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 (July 21, 2017).

Policy Statements California State University, Fresno is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free, and vapor‑free campus. For more information, visit the appropriate university policy pages.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining employment policies in compliance with applicable equal‑employment‑opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status.

Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, employees accessing office and campus facilities are strongly recommended to follow CDC and CDPH vaccine recommendations.

All faculty hired after January 1 , 2022 are required to perform work within the State of California.

Apply To apply, visit

https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/547656 .

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