26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Food Science and Nutrition

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

Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking temporary faculty to teach undergraduate courses in Food Science and Nutrition. The position is contingent upon enrollment and budget considerations. Applicants must possess a Master’s degree and demonstrate a commitment to teaching diverse student populations. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, conducting assessments, and adhering to university policies. This part-time role may require readiness to teach on short notice, with appointments varying by semester. Interested candidates should reach out to Dr. Lisa Herzig for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related area is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures according to the syllabus.
• Conduct proctoring and grading of exams and assignments.
• Adhere to university policies as outlined.

Skills

Commitment to diverse backgrounds

Teaching excellence

Education

Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a closely related field

Job description

Position Summary

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students.

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. 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

Please be advised that an 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 the 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. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas.

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). 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 an 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 from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. 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 will remain 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

Required Qualifications

• Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent): A Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a 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, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Contact

For inquiries, contact Dr. Lisa Herzig, Chair, Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.