26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Chicano and Latin American Studies

About the role

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as: Intro to Chicano Studies, Chicano Artistic Expression, or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.
• 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 and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Requirements

Conditional Appointment: Please be advised that an 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. These provisions state the “Order of Work,” or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Qualifications

• Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent): A Master's degree in Ethnic Studies, Chicanx Studies, Latinx Studies, Multicultural Education, Latin American Studies with an emphasis in Literature, Art, Gender Studies or a closely related field.
• 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.
• Experience with online and hybrid instruction.

Application Procedures

A review of applications 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 2025 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.

To apply, complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have 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 are a part of the online application.

Do not submit or attach letters. If considered for hire, the committee will request current letters of recommendation. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs. 250-word statement highlighting the candidate's experience and commitment to working with a diverse student body.