25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) Africana Studies

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Africana Studies

Department Overview Department website

Position Summary course catalog link

The departmentseeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as :

AFRS 10 : Introduction to Africana Studies

AFRS 15 : Slavery and the American Experience

AFRS 20 : Critical Thinking About Race

AFRS 27 : Black Popular Culture

AFRS 68 : Black Protest

AFRS 40 : Law Policing and the Black Community

or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

Instructor Responsibility : 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 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).

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.

Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State isnot a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

Compensation - Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers).

The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Masters degree is $5507-6677 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.

Anticipated Semester

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. The number of positions varies from semester to semester depending on the needs of the Department. Appointments from the pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool will remain in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.

Fall 2025 : August 18 2025 December 22 2025;

Spring 2026 : January 15 2026 May 22 2026

Required Qualifications :

Education (from an accredited institution orforeign equivalent.) : A Masters degree with anemphasis in Africana Studies or a closely related field.

Experience :

Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Preferred Qualifications :

A commitment to teaching excellence at theundergraduate level which may be exhibited through prior teachingexperiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.

Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Application Procedures :

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as April 1st 2025 for a Fall 2025 assignment.

Deadline is June 30 2025 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring.

Projected deadline is October 31 2025 to be fully considered for Spring 2025 hiring.

Projected Job Announcement for 2025-2026 Academic Year closing date is March 1 2026.

Complete an online application athttps : / / 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 experienceand 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 transcriptsfrom all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries contactDr. Meta Schettler Program Coordinator E-mail :

The position advertised will remain open until may follow. Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in this pool for future consideration.

About the Campus

California State University Fresno is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in Californias Central Valley known for its agriculture reasonable housing costs cultural diversity and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

The campus is ranked 36thin the nation byWashington Monthlys 2022 National University Rankings and ranked 25thin the nation inMONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 Doctoral Universities High research activities university perCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Fresno States Principles of Community

These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty staff and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to out more about our Principles of Community here.

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. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty staff and students who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment.

Our Students

California State University Fresno is committed toserving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has beenrecognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an AsianAmerican / Native American / Pacific Islander-Serving Institution(AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community EngagementClassification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement ofTeaching.

Other Campus Information

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act California State University Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants students and employees online at Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

California State University Fresno is a tobacco-free smoke-free and vapor-free campus. For more information please click State University Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination harassment and retaliation on the basis of a protected status : 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. Fresno States commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment hiring and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications. Questions regarding COVID19 may be sent to . The systemwide policy can be found at of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04) all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 5507 - 6677