26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool - CalStateTEACH

California State University, Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking a part-time Temporary Faculty for the CalStateTEACH Teacher Preparation Program. The role involves teaching, advising, and supporting teacher candidates through their clinical experiences. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in education and have relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities include curriculum development and participation in faculty meetings. The salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Teacher leadership or administrative experience with appropriate certification.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct candidate interviews and advise on program progression.
• Supervise classroom instruction and liaise with school personnel.
• Participate in program development and regional committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Advising

Supervision

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of adult learning theory

Commitment to student-centered learning

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer Part-Time

CalStateTEACH Teacher Preparation Program

CalStateTEACH is a Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program with asynchronous online academic work and site-based clinical experiences. Our mission is to empower and equip teacher candidates to support diverse learners for California's future. We are dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s teachers, especially in rural, remote, and urban schools.

Responsibilities

• Teaching/Advising

  Interview candidates for program admission; advise candidates; develop and support a cohort as a learning community; guide candidates’ online learning through implementation of the CalStateTEACH curriculum; support candidates as they learn, practice and reflect on the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs); provide helpful feedback regarding their progress toward meeting the TPEs; provide formative and summative assessment of classroom performance and required written work; make field placements to meet credential requirements and program regulations; supervise site-based classroom instruction; serve as liaison to school‑site personnel; participate in and ensure the selection and support of site-based mentor teachers. Responsibilities may also include supporting candidates who need CSET preparation, participating in the planning and delivery of regional seminars, and facilitating cohort meetings during Saturday seminars.

• Program and Faculty Development

  Attend all regular regional faculty meetings and CalStateTEACH statewide faculty meetings; serve on regional and statewide committees; contribute to the development and revision of curriculum to ensure program quality; achieve and maintain knowledge of CalTPA Tasks; become an expert in the CalStateTEACH curriculum, delivery format, policies and procedures, and online instruction; stay abreast of emerging technologies; become qualified to administer the required program interview.

• Other Related Activities

  Contact potential candidates; participate in recruitment/outreach activities, including job fairs and professional conferences; participate in local meetings, county offices and professional educational consortiums; collaborate with local school districts in determining appropriate clinical placements.

Rank and Position

Selected candidates are hired as lecturers by the CSU campus affiliated with the Regional Center and are placed on the CSU faculty salary schedule according to education and experience.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience within ranks established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2458 for Academic Year Lecturers). For Temporary Faculty with a Master’s degree, the monthly salary is $5,507 – $6,677 for full-time work at 15 WTUs. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

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 preparing, delivering, conducting, proctoring, and grading lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered, meet as scheduled throughout the semester, and be in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

Appointments are contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the California Faculty Association, including the “Order of Work.” Faculty must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States; California State University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas.

Anticipated Semester

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed. Appointments may be made just prior to the start of an academic term and are often temporary. Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice.

• Fall 2026: August 19 – December 22, 2026;
• Spring 2027: January 15 – May 26, 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Teacher leadership or administrative experience in public schools with appropriate certification.
• Residence in assigned sub‑region.
• Ability to travel within sub‑region to candidates’ clinical placement sites.
• Understanding of adult learning theory.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, advise, supervise, and evaluate candidates from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to student‑centered learning.
• Organized and systematic work approach.
• Team‑work and independent judgment skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Availability for candidates as needed.
• Home Internet with a download rate of at least 1.5 MB/s.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising elementary school teachers and teaching English‑language learners.
• Expertise in technology and online delivery systems.

Contact

For inquiries contact Dr. Nan Barker, E‑mail: [e-mail].

California State University, Fresno is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ+ to apply.