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

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

A notable public university in Fresno seeks a part-time lecturer in Biology. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses like Parasitology and Cancer Biology. Candidates should possess a Master's or PhD in related fields and demonstrate successful teaching experience. The role requires adherence to academic policies and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the classroom. Starting salaries range from $5,507 to $6,677 monthly based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD degree in Biology or equivalent.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures and labs in biology.
• Grade assignments and provide feedback to students.
• Adhere to university policies and maintain communication.

Skills

Commitment to excellence and diversity

Successful teaching experience

Effective collaboration with diverse backgrounds

Expertise in biology-related disciplines

Education

Master's degree in Biology

PhD in Biology-related field

Job description

Overview

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

Job No: 556489
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Central California: Fresno
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time

Position Summary

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach Biology undergraduate courses and/or labs such as:

• BIOL 131: Parasitology
• BIOL 132: General Entomology
• BIOL 157: Immunology
• BIOL 158: Cancer Biology
• BIOL 161: Plant Physiology
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students as high enrollment 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 (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

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 a 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 for high enrollment general education

Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.): A Master\'s degree in Biology.

Experience:

1. Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
2. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Required Qualifications for upper-division specialty and/or graduate level

Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.): A PhD in Biology-related field or sufficient industry/clinical/private sector experience commensurate with departmental teaching expectations.

Experience:

1. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and/or the graduate level.
3. Expertise in a closely-related discipline.

Application Procedures

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

• Deadline is July 1st, 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:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching,
2. Curriculum vitae,
3. 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.
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries

contact Dr. Karine Gousset, Chair, E-mail: [e-mail]

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.

The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly's 2022 National University Rankings, and ranked 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 Doctoral University with High research activities per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

CSU Policies and Community

Fresno State\'s Principles of Community, Our Students, and Other Campus Information sections describe our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and responsible conduct. Additional campus information includes compliance with security and safety reporting, background checks, and policies related to equal employment opportunity. California State University, Fresno is tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free.

For more information, questions regarding COVID-19 may be sent to [e-mail]. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/556489