AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Interior Design

Job No: 547574
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

The Department of Art and Design is accepting applications to its temporary faculty pool. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates from which temporary instructional appointments may teach Studio Art, Graphic Design, Art History, or Interior Design.

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed by the Academic Policy Manual (Chapter 306, paragraph
2). Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) of 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 (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Commensurate with 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 a Temporary Faculty member 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 and are adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

• Fall 2025:
  August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025
• Spring 2026:
  January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026

• Education: A master’s degree of Fine Arts in Art, Art History, or Design from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
• Experience: Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced through prior teaching experiences and evaluations.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching in a college-level setting.

• Review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as April 24 2025 for a Fall 2025 assignment.
• Deadline for Fall 2025:
  June 30, 2025 (to be fully considered).
• Projected deadline for Spring 2026:
  October 31, 2025 (to be fully considered).
• Projected job announcement for 2025–2026 academic year 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 interested in teaching
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested if considered for hire)
- Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs

For inquiries, contact Professor Holly Sowles, Chair, Email: hsowles

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The campus 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.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based on 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.