26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - English Department

OHB System AG; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in English at California State University, Fresno. This position involves teaching composition, literature, and creative writing courses, preparing and grading assignments, and adhering to university policies.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in English or an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. A Ph.D. is preferred, along with demonstrated teaching excellence. Salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 per month based on schedule and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or M.F.A. in Creative Writing is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, and grade lectures and assignments.
• Adhere to university policies and maintain office hours.
• Meet all class commitments throughout the semester.

Skills

Commitment to diversity

Teaching experience

Creative writing

Education

Master's degree in English or M.F.A. in Creative Writing

Ph.D. in English (preferred)

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in English

Position Summary

Successful applicant may teach composition, literature, creative writing, and high enrollment general education courses.

Instructor Responsibilities

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies and for the preparation, delivery, and grading 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 (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid). Temporary faculty must also comply with the Order of Work provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the California Faculty Association.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. California State University, Fresno does not sponsor temporary faculty for work visas.

Compensation

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. The pool remains in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply. The pool will be drawn upon to fill teaching assignments as they become available, often just prior to the start of the term.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, or M.F.A. in Creative Writing.

Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in English.
2. Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, exhibited through prior teaching experiences, evaluations, or other evidence.
3. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
4. Expertise in a closely related discipline.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free campus. The university is a minority‑serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of protected status, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, medical condition, and covered veteran status.