26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Enology

Fresno State Library; Asturias; On-site; EUR 53,820 - 65,255; Part time

Job summary

The department seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate courses such as ENOL 105 – Advanced Sensory Evaluation of Wines, ENOL 151 – Winery Equipment, ENOL 164 – Wine Analysis and Production, ENOL 166 – Cellar Operations, ENOL 168 – Introduction to Vine, Grape and Yeast Biochemistry, or other classes needed to fulfill educational goals.

This is a temporary, part-time lecturer pool for the department.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Enology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Food Science with an emphasis in Enology, or closely related field.
• Commitment to working with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Instructors prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures and assignments.
• Offer classes as scheduled and meet all term requirements (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).
• Adhere to university and system-wide policies per policy manual.

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Enology

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Fresno

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

Position Summary

The department seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• ENOL 105 – Advanced Sensory Evaluation of Wines
• ENOL 151 – Winery Equipment
• ENOL 164 – Wine Analysis and Production
• ENOL 166 – Cellar Operations
• ENOL 168 – Introduction to Vine, Grape and Yeast Biochemistry
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill the educational goals of current students

Instructor Responsibilities

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. California State University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas.

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 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 2026: August 19 2026 – December 22 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15 2027 – May 26 2027

Required Qualifications

Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent): A Master’s degree in Enology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Food Science with an emphasis in Enology, or closely related field.

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to and potential for teaching excellence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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 in wine production, processing, analysis or evaluation.
• Experience with small‑scale wine making practices.
• Ability to operate and demonstrate winery equipment.
• Knowledge of preparing students for careers in the wine industry.

Application Procedures

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.

• Deadline is July 1 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2026 hiring.
• Projected deadline is October 31 2026 to be fully considered for Spring 2027 hiring.
• Projected Job Announcement for 2026‑2027 Academic Year closing date is March 1 2027.

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 are 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on merit, education, experience, and proven training abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, national origin, ancestry, or other characteristics protected by law.

Open until filled.