26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Asian American Studies

California State University, Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks a Temporary Faculty Pool Lecturer in Asian American Studies. The role emphasizes teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or a closely related field. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, conducting office hours, and adhering to policies. This position is compensated based on qualifications and experience, with a monthly range reflecting full-time workload. Applications are accepted to fill needs arising for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic terms.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with focus on Asian American Studies.
• Must demonstrate commitment to working effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, assign and grade coursework.
• Adhere to university policies, maintaining class schedule.

Skills

Commitment to diversity

Teaching excellence

Education

Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies or related field

Job description

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Asian American Studies

Job no: 556487
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

The Asian American Studies Program has a four‑decade history in the Department of Anthropology and is a valued part of the Department and University. Over 15% of the Fresno State student body are Asian American and Pacific Islander. The Program offers a minor and a new major (2026‑27) focused on the history and contemporary experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Courses explore local and ethnic history, trans‑Pacific contact, cultural change and adaptation, and interethnic relations.

Instructor Responsibility

Temporary faculty members must adhere to and implement university and system‑wide policies. They are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conduct, proctoring, and grading of lectures, office hours, homework, quizzes, projects, and 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 is contingent on budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement. The order of work starts with tenure‑track faculty and ends with new lecturer appointees.

Compensation

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the established salary range (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For a Master’s degree, the monthly range is $5,507–$6,677 for a full‑time load (15 WTUs). Actual salary is adjusted based on WTUs assigned per term.

Anticipated Semester

The pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed. Appointments are typically made just before the start of the academic term.

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

Required Qualifications

Education: A Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies or a closely related field, with an emphasis in Asian American Studies.

Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Procedures

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

• Deadline for Fall 2026 consideration: July 1 2026
• Deadline for Spring 2027 consideration: October 31 2026
• Projected announcement closing date for 2026‑2027: March 1 2027

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu. Attach the following:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references (no recommendation letters). If hired, letters may be requested.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.
• Teaching philosophy statement.

The position will remain open until filled. Interviews may be conducted; candidates not hired this time will remain in the pool for future consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 is an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer.

California State University, Fresno is required to maintain a record of hiring practices identified by the California Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under the state Fair Employment Practices Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to preserve records of all hiring, promotion, termination, or training decisions. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants and employees. For more information about our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion commitments, please visit our EDI website.