"25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Biology"

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Biology

Department Overview:

The Department of Biology at California State University, Fresno offers diversified undergraduate and graduate education that spans the breadth of modern Biology—from the inner workings of cells to the structure of whole ecosystems. The Department of Biology is a vibrant group of faculty members; excellent teachers with active and externally funded research programs. Fresno State biologists are investigating the molecular mechanisms of cellular processes, the ecology of Sierra Nevada forests and watersheds, and evolution of life in the world's oceans. The Department offers a diverse graduate and undergraduate curriculum to prepare students for an array of career paths in the biological sciences. Motivated students have a wealth of independent research opportunities with Biology faculty.

Position Summary:

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach Biology undergraduate courses and/or labs such as:

• BIOL 131: Parasitology
• BIOL 132: General Entomology
• BIOL 157: Immunology
• BIOL 158: Cancer Biology
• BIOL 161: Plant Physiology
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students as high enrollment general education courses.

Instructor Responsibility: 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. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) 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 and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the “Order of Work,” or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

Compensation - Commensurate by 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 Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507-6,677 per a month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per an academic term.

Anticipated Semester

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, depending on the needs of the Department. Appointments from the pool are temporary and 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 interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.

Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025;

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

Required Qualifications for high enrollment general education:

Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.): A Master's degree in Biology.

Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Required Qualifications for upper-division specialty and/or graduate level:

Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.): A PhD in Biology-related field or sufficient industry/clinical/private sector experience commensurate with departmental teaching expectations.

Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and/or the graduate level.
• Expertise in a closely-related discipline.

Application Procedures:

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as April 1st, 2025 for a Fall 2025 assignment.

Deadline is June 30, 2025 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring.

Projected deadline is October 31, 2025 to be fully considered for Spring 2025 hiring.

Projected Job Announcement for 2025-2026 Academic Year closing date is March 1, 2026.

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references are a part of the online application. Do not submit or attach letters. If considered for hire, the committee will request current letters of recommendation.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries contact Dr. Karine Gousset, Chair, E-mail: kgousset@csufresno.edu

The position advertised will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow. Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in this pool for future consideration.