26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Physical Therapy

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Fresno seeks a Temporary Faculty Pool Lecturer in Physical Therapy. The role requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and at least five years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, conducting assessments, and adhering to university policies. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and possess an active Physical Therapist license in California. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and submissions must include a cover letter and CV.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years full-time clinical experience.
• Experience with diverse groups and multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and develop curriculum.
• Adhere to university policies and prepare lectures.
• Engage with students and assess their performance.

Skills

Commitment to diverse backgrounds

Active Physical Therapist licensed in California

Teaching excellence

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Physical Therapy

Department Overview: The Fresno State Department of Physical Therapy provides a forward‑looking environment for faculty and students. Faculty positions are posted on the department website and the course catalog.

Position Summary

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

Instructor Responsibilities

Temporary faculty members must adhere to and implement university and system‑wide policies as directed in the Academic Policy Manual. Responsibilities include preparing, delivering, conducting, proctoring, and grading 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 the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the California Faculty Association. The order of work specifies that courses must be assigned first to tenure‑line faculty and then to new lecturer appointees. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions). All appointments are temporary and are made just prior to the start of the academic term; candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the salary range set by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For a lecturer with a Master’s degree, the monthly salary is $5,507‑$6,677 when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range; the actual monthly salary may 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. The number of available positions varies by semester.

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

Required Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.

Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Active Physical Therapist licensed in the State of California.
• All applicants must submit a letter of interest for a clinical instructor position (Adult Neurology or Outpatient practice: musculoskeletal) or as a lecturer, including experience in multidisciplinary settings (e.g., occupational or speech therapy, nursing, physicians, discharge planning, orthotics).
• Lecturer candidate: Minimum of 5 years full‑time clinical experience in the area of clinical expertise; CV must highlight evidence of expertise, teaching experience, research, awards, and continuing education in the past five years.
• Clinical instructor candidate: Minimum of 5 years full‑time practice experience, possession of the APTA Clinical Instructor Certificate, and experience supervising 4 students in a full‑time clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level; evidence may include prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Board‑Certified Clinical Specialist through the APTA.

Application Procedures

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as June 15 2026 for Fall 2026 assignments.

• Deadline for Fall 2026 consideration: July 1 2026
• Deadline for Spring 2027 consideration: October 31 2026
• Projected job announcement closing date for the 2026‑2027 academic year: March 1 2027

Submit an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu and attach the following materials:

• Cover letter detailing the clinical instructor position or lecturer expertise.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references (letters of recommendation are not required at this stage).
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries, contact Dr. Cheryl Hickey (Chair), [e-mail].

California State University, Fresno is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free, and vapor‑free campus. All candidates must obtain a satisfactory background check. The position is a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is subject to the requirements of CSU Executive Order 1083 (Revised July 21 2017).

California State University, Fresno maintains compliance with all state and federal employment laws, including prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, medical condition, and veteran status. Fresno State is a committed affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer.
Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, employees are strongly encouraged to follow CDC and California Department of Public Health vaccination recommendations. Vaccination policy details are available at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

All faculty hired on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform work within the State of California unless engaged in a teaching or research mission that meets the conditions of the CSU‑wide policy (HR2021‑04).

Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years only after meeting the minimum qualifications and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the process must sign a release form authorizing the release of relevant information to CSU.