26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Spanish (MCLL)

Job Summary

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Spanish, Fresno.

Department

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures values study of a language as a means of enabling students to participate in oral and written communication, gain cultural knowledge, connect with other disciplines, and develop insight into language and culture.

Position Summary

The successful applicant will teach Spanish. Candidates qualified to teach Spanish 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3, 4A, 4B or other required courses may be considered.

Instructor Responsibilities

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, proctoring, and grading of lectures, office hours, homework, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester in the mode specified (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

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. Applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications within the CSU salary schedule (Class Code 2358). For a Master’s degree the monthly rate ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 for full‑time teaching (15 WTUs). Starting salaries typically fall near the minimum of the range and are adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

Anticipated Semester

• Fall 2026: August 19 – December 22
• Spring 2027: January 15 – May 26

The temporary faculty pool is ongoing, with positions filled as needed. Eligible candidates must be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool remains for two academic terms; reapplication is required thereafter.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experience and evaluations.
• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
• Evidence of professional Spanish translation work.

Contact

For inquiries, contact Dr. Gloria Medina‑Sancho, Chair, email:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

California State University, Fresno 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. Fresno State is a voluntary affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Additional Workplace Policies

• California State University, Fresno is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free, and vapor‑free campus.
• A background check (including criminal records) is required; offers may be withdrawn or employment terminated based on results.
• Holders of this position are considered limited reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

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