AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Biology

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Biology

Job No: 547035 –
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer –
Location: Central California:
Fresno –
Appointment Type: Temporary –
Time Basis: Part Time

The Department of Biology at California State University, Fresno offers diverse undergraduate and graduate education covering modern biology from cellular mechanisms to ecosystem structure. Faculty members are excellent teachers with active, externally funded research programs. Students receive a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for careers in biological sciences, with rich independent research opportunities.

The department seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate Biology courses and laboratories, including:

• BIOL 131:
  Parasitology
• BIOL 132:
  General Entomology
• BIOL 157:
  Immunology
• BIOL 158:
  Cancer Biology
• BIOL 161:
  Plant Physiology
• Other high‑enrollment general‑education courses as needed

Temporary faculty are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system policies. Duties include preparation, delivery, proctoring, and grading of lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All courses must meet as scheduled throughout the semester in the mode assigned.

Appointments are contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the collective bargaining agreement. The order of assignment follows the “Order of Work” starting with tenure‑line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. Applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the CSU salary range. Temporary Faculty with a Master’s degree earn $5,507–$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Monthly salary is adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. The pool is part‑time and may be activated immediately before the start of an academic term.

High‑Enrollment General‑Education Courses:

• A Master’s degree in Biology from an accredited institution.
• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
• Commitment to excellence, diversity, and equal opportunity.

Upper‑Division Specialty and/or Graduate Level:

• A PhD in Biology or related field, or sufficient industry/clinical/private sector experience commensurate with departmental expectations.
• Successful undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience.
• Expertise in a closely related discipline.
• Commitment to excellence, diversity, and equal opportunity.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open.

• Fall 2025 assignment:
  Deadline June 30, 2025.
• Spring 2026 assignment:
  Deadline October 31, 2025.
• Projected job announcement closing date:
  March 1, 2026.

Complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Search for the appropriate job announcement, create an applicant profile or log in, and attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are qualified to teach.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references.
• Unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Do not submit letters; letters of recommendation will be requested if considered for hire.

California State University, Fresno is a forward‑looking, diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley. It is an HSI, an AANAPISI, and holds a high research activity classification (R2).

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of 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.