26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Earth & Environmental Sciences

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

Job summary

A prominent university in California is seeking Temporary Faculty for the Lecturer position in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching various undergraduate courses and preparing class materials. A Master's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field is mandatory, along with proven teaching experience. The position offers part-time employment with flexible scheduling, and candidates can apply continuously as needed based on enrollment and budget considerations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to effective collaboration with diverse groups.
• Successful teaching experience in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
• Prepare, deliver, conduct, and grade lectures and assignments.
• Hold office hours and ensure classes meet as scheduled.

Skills

Effective collaboration with diverse backgrounds

Successful teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Earth & Environmental Sciences

Job No: 556745  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

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Department

Department Overview [Department website]

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses as assigned, such as:
• EES 1. Natural Disasters and Earth Resources
• EES 4. Environmental Science
• EES 5. Climate Change
• EES 6. California Wildfires, Forest Ecology and Land Use
• EES 9. Introduction to Earth Science
• EES 102S Sedimentology
• EES 106 Structural Geology
• EES 106F Structural Geology Field Methods
• EES 108 Soil and Water Sciences
• EES 112. Planet Earth through Time
• EES 117 Hydrogeology
• EES 167. Oceans and Atmosphere and Climate
• EES 168. California's Earth System
• NSCI 115. Environmental Earth and Life Science
• or other classes identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students
• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures (as appropriate), manage assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams; hold office hours; and ensure classes meet as scheduled in the assigned mode (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid)

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.

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.

Appointees must 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 month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

Anticipated Semester

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open; 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. Appointments are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the term. The pool remains in place for two academic terms; to stay in the pool beyond that time, reapplication is required.

• 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 Geology, Environmental Science, or closely related field.

Experience:

1. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. Evidence of successful teaching experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

1. A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
2. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
3. Ph.D. in Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.

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 log in 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 (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.

Contact

For inquiries, contact Dr. Mara Brady, 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.