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

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

Job summary

A prominent university in Fresno is seeking a Temporary Faculty for the role of Lecturer in Nursing. The successful candidate will teach practicum courses such as Medical/Surgical and Pediatric Nursing. Responsibilities include lecture preparation, delivery, and grading, adhering to university policies. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Nursing and have clinical experience. The position offers a salary range of $5,507–$6,677 monthly depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Clinical experience in the identified clinical area required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Practicum courses in Nursing.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, office hours, and exams.
• Adhere to university policies and schedules.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Clinical experience

Commitment to diversity

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Nursing

Department Overview

As part of the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Nursing offers a Baccalaureate in Science, Nursing as well as a Master's in Science, Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The mission of the School of Nursing is to offer quality nursing education to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. This education prepares nurses to make clinical decisions based on theory and research.

Position Summary

The successful applicant will teach Practicum courses in Nursing.

• Practicums in Medical/Surgical, Obstetric, or Pediatrics Nursing
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

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 are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (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 (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. The order of work places tenure‑line faculty first and new lecturer appointees last.

Applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within salary range placement. Salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). Temporary Faculty with a Master’s degree are compensated $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 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 for two academic terms; those seeking to remain beyond that must reapply. Current vacancies:

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

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; clinical experience in the identified clinical area.

Preferred Qualifications

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experiences and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Graduate Course Preferred Qualifications

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the graduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experiences and evaluations.
• National Certification in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Course Responsibilities and Preferred Clinical Experience

• NURS 10L, Practicum: Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Care – Preferred: Clinical experience in Medical Surgical Nursing
• NURS 110L, Practicum: Basic Concepts in Nursing – Preferred: Clinical experience in Medical Surgical Nursing
• NURS 121L, Practicum: Psychosocial Nursing – Preferred: Clinical experience in Psychosocial Nursing
• NURS 131L, Practicum: Nursing of the Childrearing Family – Preferred: Clinical experience in Pediatric Nursing
• NURS 132L, Practicum: Nursing of the Childrearing Family – Preferred: Clinical experience in Obstetrical Nursing
• NURS 140L, Practicum: Concepts of Complex Clinical Nursing – Preferred: Clinical experience in Medical/Surgical and Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing
• NURS 141LS, Practicum: Community Health Nursing – Preferred: Public Health Nurse Certificate required
• NURS 264: Primary Practicum, Family Nurse Practitioner – Preferred: Supervising graduate students in the clinical setting; completing student clinical evaluation and site evaluation.
• NURS 267: Practicum in Secondary Prevention, Family Nurse Practitioner – Preferred: Supervising graduate students in the clinical setting; completing student clinical evaluation and site evaluation.
• NURS 278: Practicum in Tertiary Prevention, Family Nurse Practitioner – Preferred: Supervising graduate students in the clinical setting; completing student clinical evaluation and site evaluation.

Contact

Dr. Kathleen Rindhal, Chair – E-mail: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, medical condition, or veteran status.

Background Check Requirement

Applicants must complete a background check, including a criminal records check. Employment may be withdrawn or terminated based on the results.