26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Computer Science
About the role
The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as: CSci 1 (Critical Thinking and Computer Science), CSci 39 (Computer Science Principles), CSci 40 (Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving), CSci 41 (Introduction to Data Structures), CSci 60 (Foundations of Computer Science), CSci 80 (Introduction to Computer Systems), 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
- A Master's degree in Computer Science.
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Qualifications
- Experience demonstrating 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.
- Expertise in a closely-related science and mathematics discipline.
Skills
- Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate computer science courses.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Compensation commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement.
- The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507-6,677 per a 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 an academic term.
Pay
- Salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507-6,677 per a month when teaching full time (15 WTUs).
Schedule
- Temporary faculty members are responsible for adhering to and implementing university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.
- 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).
Contact
For inquiries contact Dr. Alex Liu, Chair, E-mail: shliu@mail.fresnostate.edu
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.