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California State University - Fresno

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

California State University - Fresno, Fresno, California, United States, 93650

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25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Sociology Job No:

547699 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 Sociology Department Overview [Department website]

Position Summary [Course Catalog link]

Instructor Responsibility The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:

SOC 1: Intro to Sociology

SOC 3: Critical Thinking about Society

SOC 111: Race & Ethnicity

SOC 125: Social Science Statistics

SOC 130W: Contemporary Social Issues (Writing Course)

or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

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 an academic term.

Anticipated Semester The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. This pool remains in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining beyond that time must reapply.

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 Sociology or related field.

Experience :

Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD in Sociology or a related field.

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.

Application Procedures A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as April 30th, 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 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. 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 Dr. Christopher Sullivan, Chair, E-mail: chsullivan@mail.fresnostate.edu

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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