26-27 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - ASL-English Interpreting

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

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks instructors for its Temporary Faculty Pool to teach undergraduate ASL-English Interpreting and related courses. Responsibilities include preparing materials, delivering lectures, grading assessments, and holding office hours as scheduled for each term.

Qualifications require a Master’s degree in ASL Interpreting or a closely related field and demonstrated ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ASL Interpreting or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in ASL-English Interpreting or other identified classes.
• Prepare course materials, assignments, projects, and exams.
• Conduct office hours and provide academic support to students.
• Proctor and grade all course assessments.
• Meet all scheduled class sessions as per the department timetable.

Skills

Diversity experience

Education

Master’s degree in ASL Interpreting or related field

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in American Sign Language

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 prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester, in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Instructor Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in ASL-English Interpreting or other identified classes.
• Prepare course materials, assignments, projects, and exams.
• Conduct office hours and provide academic support to students.
• Proctor and grade all course assessments.
• Meet all scheduled class sessions as per the department timetable.

Compensation

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is based on the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358). For a master’s degree holder the monthly range is $5,507–$6,677 for 15 weekly teaching units.

Anticipated Semester

The pool is continuously open and appointments are filled by semester. The position may require short‑notice availability and is valid for two academic terms.

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

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in ASL Interpreting or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level (e.g., prior teaching experience, evaluations).
• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
• At least 3 years as an ASL-English Interpreter and RID or comparable certification.

Application Procedure

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as positions open.

• Fall 2026 review may begin June 15, 2026.
• Deadline for Fall 2026: July 1, 2026.
• Deadline for Spring 2027: October 31, 2026.
• Closing date for the 2026‑2027 announcement: March 1, 2027.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter addressing qualifications, experience, and courses of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references.
• Unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Contact

For inquiries, contact Dr. Steven L. Skelton, Chair CSDS, at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Employment is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, and covered veteran status.