26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Social Work Education

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

Job summary

A California educational institution is seeking a Temporary Faculty Pool Lecturer in Social Work Education for a part-time role in Fresno. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, ensuring adherence to university policies, and managing course logistics. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Social Work and demonstrate a commitment to diverse backgrounds in education. The role offers competitive compensation based on experience, with the salary range for full-time positions starting at $5,507 monthly.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Social Work or closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Work.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, proctor exams, and grade assignments.
• Ensure course availability as scheduled throughout the semester.

Skills

Effective communication with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Social Work Education

Job No: 556858
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 seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses such as Quantitative Research, Program Evaluation, Field Instructional Practice 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. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading 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 in the schedule of classes (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

Appointments are contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within salary range placement. 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.

Anticipated Semester

The pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed. The number of positions varies by semester.

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

Required Qualifications

Education

A Master’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field.

Experience

1. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, demonstrated through teaching experience and evaluations.
2. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Application Procedures

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, a curriculum vitae, references, and unofficial transcripts via the online application system.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or veteran status. The university complies with all applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.