AY Temporary Faculty Pool; Lecturer - Dance

Overview

Job no: 547185

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Fresno

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

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Dance

The department seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate courses or other classes as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students. This is a temporary, non-tenure-track lecturer position in Dance for Spring 2026.

Master’s degree in Dance or closely related field from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.

• Teach assigned undergraduate courses (e.g., Ballet Technique, Directing the Contemporary Dance Ensemble) and other classes as needed.
• Adhere to university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.
• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams as appropriate.
• Offer classes as scheduled and in the mode listed in the schedule of classes (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment and subject to the Order of Work provisions in the CSU and California Faculty Association collective bargaining agreement. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the CSU salary schedule. The salary range for temporary faculty with a Master’s degree is $5,507–$6,677 per month (full-time 15 WTUs). Actual salary depends on WTUs assigned per term.

The appointment is for one semester (Spring 2026) to cover a sabbatical replacement. Part-time, non-tenure-track and contingent on student enrollment and funding. Specific appointment:
Spring 2026.

• Spring 2026:
  January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Required: Master’s degree in Dance or closely related field.

• Experience demonstrating a commitment to excellence, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity.

Preferred:

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experiences and evaluations.
• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as positions open. Review may begin as early as November 17, 2025 for a Spring 2026 assignment. Projected deadline to be fully considered:
November 30, 2025. Projected closing date for  hiring:
March 1, 2026.

Complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Create or login to an Applicant Profile and attach:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and courses of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references (recommendations not required at submission)
• Copies of unofficial transcripts

Contact Dr. Melissa Gibson, Chair, mgibsonsnostate.edu

California State University, Fresno is a diverse, inclusive institution located in California’s Central Valley. The campus is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a culture of open dialogue and belonging. Fresno State is a tobacco-free campus and supports vaccination recommendations as applicable.

The position remains open until filled. Interviews may follow. Qualified applicants not selected may remain in the pool for future consideration.

Background checks are required. The position requires compliance with CSU COVID-19 vaccination policy and applicable employment laws.

Advertised: 27 Mar 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled