26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Africana Studies

Fresno State Library; Asturias; Presencial; EUR 52.367 - 63.493; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Fresno State Library seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate Africana Studies courses. Responsibilities include preparing, delivering, and grading classes while adhering to university policies. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Africana Studies or a closely related field, and demonstrate a commitment to diversity. Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled, and applicants are encouraged to submit online applications along with required documents.

Formación

• Master's degree required with emphasis in Africana Studies or closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, deliver, proctor, and grade classes as scheduled.
• Adhere to university and system-wide policies.

Conocimientos

Commitment to diversity

Teaching excellence

Educación

Master’s degree in Africana Studies or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job No. 556725

Position Summary

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

• AFRS 10: Introduction to Africana Studies
• AFRS 15: Slavery and the American Experience
• AFRS 20: Critical Thinking About Race
• AFRS 27: Black Popular Culture
• AFRS 68: Black Protest
• AFRS 40: Law, Policing, and the Black Community
• or other courses as needed

Instructor Responsibilities

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies, preparation, delivery, proctoring, grading, and ensuring all classes meet as scheduled in the assigned modality.

Conditional Appointment

The appointment is contingent on budget and enrollment considerations and subject to Order of Work provisions. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the US; the university does not sponsor work visas.

Compensation

The salary ranges are within the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358) for Academic Year Lecturers. A Master’s degree holder may earn between $5,507 and $6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries typically near the minimum of the range, with adjustments based on WTUs assigned.

Term Dates

• Fall 2026: Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: Jan 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree with emphasis in Africana Studies or closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, demonstrated through prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Application Requirements

• 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.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Applicants must submit online applications, attach required documents, and may be contacted for additional materials.

EEO Statement

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.

Notes

The position will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow.