26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Chemistry & Biochemistry

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

Job summary

A state university in California seeks a part-time temporary faculty member to teach chemistry and biochemistry courses. Responsibilities include teaching lecture and laboratory classes, preparing course materials, and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field and demonstrate a commitment to diversity in education. This position is part of a continuously open faculty pool, with an expected start likely close to the new academic term.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• Effective teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach general and specialized chemistry courses.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and materials.
• Conduct assessments and provide feedback.

Skills

Commitment to working with diverse backgrounds

Teaching excellence at undergraduate level

Successful teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Job description

Job Title

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Job Information

Job No: 556132

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

Department Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fresno offers four rigorous, high quality degree programs (B.S. Biochemistry, B.A. Chemistry, B.S. Chemistry, and M.S. Chemistry) that prepare students for careers in research, industry and education, as well as preparing students for admission to Ph.D., medical, pharmacy, dentistry and osteopathic medicine programs.

Position Summary

The successful applicant may teach chemistry and biochemistry, as well as high enrollment general education courses for the department. Candidates qualified to teach lecture and laboratory using high impact practices in the following areas may become available:

• General chemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Physical chemistry
• Courses at the interface of chemistry and biochemistry

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 are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) of 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

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.

Appointments must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within salary range placement. 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 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 by semester. 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 remains in place for two academic terms; those wishing to remain beyond 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 or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or closely related field.

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
2. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.

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 2026 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 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 (letters of recommendation will be requested if the candidate is considered for hire),
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Contact Information

For inquiries contact Dr. Krish Krishnan, Chair, E-mail: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement

California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. Fresno State 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 proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.