26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Earth & Environmental Sciences

About the role

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as: EES 1. Natural Disasters and Earth Resources, EES 4. Environmental Science, EES 5. Climate Change, EES 6. California Wildfires, Forest Ecology and Land Use, EES 9. Introduction to Earth Science, EES 102S Sedimentology, EES 106 Structural Geology, EES 106F Structural Geology Field Methods, EES 108 Soil and Water Sciences, EES 112. Planet Earth through Time, EES117 Hydrogeology, EES 167. Oceans and Atmosphere and Climate, EES 168. California's Earth System, NSCI 115. Environmental Earth and Life Science 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 Geology, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience is required.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• A Ph.D. in Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate by qualifications and experience within the salary range placement.

Pay

• 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).

Schedule

• Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas.

Benefits

• California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures.

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 2026 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.