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

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

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks a Temporary Faculty Pool Lecturer in Africana Studies. The role involves teaching courses like Introduction to Africana Studies and Black Popular Culture while ensuring adherence to academic policies. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and showcase a commitment to diverse educational environments. The position offers a salary range reflective of qualifications and experience. Applications are rolling, with deadlines for consideration in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures.
• Meet classes as scheduled throughout the semester.
• Implement university and system-wide policies as directed.

Skills

Commitment to teaching excellence

Experience working with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's degree in Africana Studies or closely related field

Job description

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

Job no: 556725

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Fresno

Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part‑time

Courses

• 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
• Other classes as needed to meet 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 prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm/final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

Appointment contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. The “Order of Work” prioritizes tenure‑track faculty before new lecturer appointees.

Applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Fresno does not sponsor temporary faculty for work visas.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience within the salary range placement. For a Master’s degree holder the monthly rate for full‑time teaching (15 WTUs) is $5,507–$6,677, typically near the minimum of the range. Actual salary is adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

Anticipated Semester

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, with positions filled as needed based on enrollment and funding. The pool remains for two academic terms; applicants wishing to stay beyond that must reapply.

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

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree with an emphasis in Africana Studies or a closely related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Procedures

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin early June 15 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.

• Deadline to be fully considered for Fall 2026: July 1 2026.
• Deadline to be fully considered for Spring 2027: October 31 2026.
• Overall job announcement closing date: March 1 2027.

Submit an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, create an application, and attach:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries, contact Dr. DeAnna Reese, Program Coordinator, email: [e-mail].

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, and veteran status is prohibited. Applicants having a history of sexual harassment within the last 7 years must disclose it only after meeting minimum qualifications and before an offer is extended.

Background Check and Reporting Requirements

A satisfactory background check, including criminal records, is required. The position is considered a “limited reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; applicants must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.