26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - English Department

About the Role

The successful applicant may teach composition, literature, creative writing, as well as high enrollment general education courses. 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 (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).

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. 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.

Schedule

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Appointments are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, and applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool remains in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.

Anticipated semesters:

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

Requirements

• A Master's degree in English, or M.F.A. in Creative Writing (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent).
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English.
• 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 discipline.

Pay

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. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per academic term.

About the Campus

California State University, Fresno is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada. The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings and 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazine’s 50 Best Public Colleges. It is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Fresno State is committed to serving its students with a focus on inclusion and has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The campus fosters a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.