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

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

Job summary

A public university in California seeks qualified candidates for a part-time Lecturer position in Finance. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a related field and demonstrate effective teaching at the undergraduate level. Responsibilities include teaching courses like Principles of Finance and Financial Institutions. The position is subject to budget considerations and maintains a temporary status with rolling applications. Candidates are expected to engage effectively with a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least 3 years of industry experience, or a doctoral degree within the past 5 years.
• Commitment to effective engagement with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures while grading assignments.
• Ensure adherence to university policies for the course.
• Conduct classes as scheduled, whether online or in-person.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Financial credentials (e.g., CFA, CFP)

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

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

Job No: 556785 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 Finance, Real Estate and Business Law offers three options within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program: (1) Finance, (2) International Business, and (3) Real Estate and Urban Land Economics. The Department is home to the award‑winning Student‑Managed Investment Funds Program that currently manages a $6.5 million endowment fund.

Position Summary

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• FIN 120 – Principles of Finance
• FIN 122 – Financial Institutions and Markets
• FIN 131E – Entrepreneurial Finance
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

As an AACSB‑accredited institution, the Craig School of Business (CSB) expects faculty members to hold and maintain qualifications consistent with one of the following categories: SA (Scholarly Academic), PA (Practice Academic), SP (Scholarly Practitioner), or IP (Instructional Practitioner).

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 prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade (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

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. This includes the “Order of Work” and the requirement that new lecturer appointees are assigned after tenure‑line faculty.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For a Master’s degree the range is $5,507–$6,677 per month for full‑time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually near the minimum of the range and 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. The pool will remain for two academic terms; those interested in remaining beyond must reapply.

• Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience:
  1. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
  2. At least 3 years of professional experience in the field; or a doctoral degree within the previous 5 years; or recent scholarly activity (peer‑reviewed publications).

Preferred Qualifications

1. A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experiences, teaching evaluations, or other evidence.
2. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
3. Relevant industry experience.
4. Certification or licensure related to finance (e.g., CFA, CFP, FP&A).

Application Procedures

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis; 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 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 one, 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 are not submitted at this time; they will be requested if considered for hire).
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is a proud affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of 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. All employment decisions are based entirely on equitable considerations of merit, qualifications, experience, skills, and abilities.