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

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

Job summary

A prestigious university in California is seeking Temporary Faculty members for the Communication department to teach undergraduate courses. Candidates need a Master's degree in Communication and experience working with diverse students and staff. Responsibilities include preparing and grading assignments, managing office hours, and teaching courses such as Introduction to Public Communication and Group Communication. The role is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and offers a competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Communication or closely related field is mandatory.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse backgrounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Public Communication.
• Prepare and grade assignments and exams.
• Manage office hours and homework assignments.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Commitment to diversity

Education

Master’s degree in Communication or closely related field

Job description

Overview

Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Communication

Job No: 556720 • Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer • Location: Central California: Fresno

Department: Communication

Position Summary

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Public Communication, Group Communication, and Persuasion, or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students.

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.
• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade (as appropriate) lectures; manage office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams.
• Offer and hold classes as scheduled throughout the semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

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

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the 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 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 each semester. Appointments from the pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. The pool remains 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent): A Master’s degree in Communication 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, evidenced through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate 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. Deadlines: July 1, 2026 (full consideration for Fall 2026); October 31, 2026 (full consideration for Spring 2027); March 1, 2027 (closing date for 2026-2027 announcement).

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 a profile, and attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters not required at this stage)
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs

Inquiries

Contact Dr. Diane M. Blair, Chair, via email: [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.

EEO and Compliance

California State University, Fresno is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. The university is tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free. Background checks and other pre-employment verifications may be required. For details, see the CSU policies and campus information pages.

To apply, visit https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/556720