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

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

Job summary

A public university in California seeks part-time Temporary Faculty Pool Lecturers for Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, or Linguistics. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses and adhering to university policies. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate effective teaching skills and cultural competence. The salary ranges are competitive and adjusted based on qualifications. Applications are reviewed continuously with specific deadlines for fall and spring semesters.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in one of the relevant fields is required.
• Experience working effectively with diverse groups is necessary.
• Commitment to teaching excellence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in various languages and linguistics.
• Prepare and grade lectures, homework, and exams.
• Adhere to policies and manage classrooms as scheduled.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Cultural competency

Subject expertise in Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, or Linguistics

Education

Master’s degree in Linguistics, English, or related field

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, Linguistics

Department Overview

The Linguistics department provides several options in the Linguistics major, including TESL/SLAT, and also handles a number of foreign language courses and general education courses, together with service courses for the Liberal Studies program.

College Overview

The College of Arts and Humanities is home for students and faculty engaged in a wide range of artistic and humanistic pursuits in the San Joaquin Valley.

Position Summary

The successful applicant may teach Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, English 5A, English 5B, English 10 or Linguistics courses, as well as high enrollment general education courses. Candidates should be qualified to teach: Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, Linguistics.

Part‑time lecturers serve as the instructor of record for class assignments ranging from 3-15 weighted teaching units in a semester.

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

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the 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). Starting salaries usually are near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

Anticipated Semester

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. The number of positions varies from semester to semester. 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 – A Master’s degree in one of the following: Linguistics, English, Teaching English as a Second Language, other similar field, or applicable foreign language area.
• 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.

Application Procedures

Review continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15th, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.

• Deadline is July 1st, 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: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching; Curriculum vitae; Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested if considered for hire); Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Additional Information

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years, only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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. Fresno State’s commitment to diversity includes affirmative action and equal opportunity. We pledge to provide an inclusive, respectful, and scientifically rigorous environment.