Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - ASL-English Interpreting

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in American Sign Language

Job No: 546984
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Central California:
Fresno
Appointment Type: Temporary,
Time Basis: Part Time
Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses in ASL-English Interpreting or other classes identified to fulfill current students’ educational goals. For classes in this area see here.

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. Responsibilities include preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. The “Order of Work” governs course assignment, starting with tenure-line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States;
Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within the salary range. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For a Master’s degree holder, the range is $5,507–$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually near the minimum of the range; the actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per academic term.

• 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.
• Appointments are temporary, 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 wishing to remain beyond that must reapply.
• Fall 2025:
  August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025
  Spring 2026:
  January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026

• Education: A Master’s degree in ASL Interpreting or a closely related field (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent).
• Experience: Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced through prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
• Minimum of 3 years as an ASL-English Interpreter and RID or comparable certification.

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as teaching positions open.
• Review may begin as early as April 1, 2025 for a Fall 2025 assignment.
• Deadline for consideration for Fall 2025:
  June 30, 2025.
• Projected deadline for consideration for Spring 2026:
  October 31, 2025.
• Projected Job Announcement closing date:
  March 1, 2026.
• Complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and attach the following materials:
  • Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested in teaching.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters not submitted; recommendation letters may be requested if considered for hire).
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Contact Dr. Steven L. Skelton, Chair CSDS, email sskeltonsnostate.edu.

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