AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Linguistics

Job Overview

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Fresno

Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

Temporary lecturers will teach courses in Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, English 5A, English 5B, English 10, or Linguistics, and high enrollment general education courses. Part‑time lecturers serve as instructors of record for 3–15 weighted teaching units per semester.

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to university and system‑wide policies. Instructors prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and 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 collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Compensated commensurate with qualifications and experience within the salary range placement. The Temporary Faculty salary range for a Master’s degree is $5,507–6,677 per month for full‑time (15 WTUs). Actual monthly salary is adjusted based on WTUs assigned per term.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and filled as needed. Existing pool positions persist for two academic terms; reapplication is required beyond that time.

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

• Master’s degree in Linguistics, English, TESL/SLAT, or a related field.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and diversity inclusive practices.

• Prior undergraduate teaching experience with evidence of teaching evaluations.
• Experience teaching courses in Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, or Linguistics.

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. The projected deadlines are as follows:

• Fall 2025:
  June 30 2025
• Spring 2026:
  October 31 2025
• 2025–2026 Academic Year Closing:
  March 1 2026

Complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Attach:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications 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.

Qualified applicants will remain in this pool for future consideration.

Chair, Dr. Jidong Chen – Fresno State, California State University, Fresno.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of protected status. Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention.