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

California State University, Fresno

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 61,458 - 74,515

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking a part-time Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) in Anthropology. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Anthropology and experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Responsibilities include teaching courses related to anthropology and managing class assignments and exams. This position is contingent upon budget and enrollment needs and offers a competitive salary range of $5,507-6,677 per month for full-time assignments. The position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field required.
Commitment to working effectively with diverse students and faculty.
Experience coordinating archaeological field schools preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in biology, archaeology, and general education.
Prepare lectures, assignments, and administer exams.
Adhere to university policies and maintain class schedules.

Skills

Commitment to diversity

Teaching excellence

Experience in archaeology

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field

Job description

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

Apply now Job no: 556486
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

The Department of Anthropology provides undergraduate training (major or minor) in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology, Cultural, and Biological and Forensic Anthropology. Opportunities through the Forensic Anthropology lab, our department's Internship program, and our Ethnographic and Archaeology field schools provide multiple opportunities for students to gain hands on career and research experiences in many areas and ongoing faculty projects.

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students. We are namely in need of lecturers who can teach courses in the biological and archaeology areas of emphasis and general education courses.

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 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 Anthropology, or closely related field.

Experience:

Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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 coordinating and running archaeological field schools for undergraduate students.

Application Procedures:

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

Deadline is July 1, 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 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 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,
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.
Statement of teaching philosophy.

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.

About the Campus

California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

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.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions regarding COVID19 may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu. The systemwide policy can be found at the CSU policy site.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Advertised: 29 Apr 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled