26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Viticulture

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Viticulture

Location: Fresno.

Job Type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer, Part Time (Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association).

Position Summary

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• Introductory Viticulture
• General Viticulture
• Grape Pest and Disease Management
• Table Grape and Raisin Production
• Organic Viticulture
• Digital Viticulture
• Other classes that may be identified as needed

Instructor Responsibilities

1. Adhere to and implement university and system-wide policies per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.
2. Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm/final exams.
3. Ensure all classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

Appointment contingent on budget and enrollment considerations and subject to the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between CSU and the California Faculty Association. Acknowledges the “Order of Work.”

Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. No work‑visa sponsorship.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within salary range placement. Salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For Temporary Faculty with a Master’s degree: $5,507–$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries usually at or near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary adjusted based on WTUs assigned per term.

Anticipated Semester

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open; positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. The number of positions varies each semester. Appointments 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 remains in place for two academic terms; reapplication required beyond that.

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

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Master’s degree in Viticulture or Plant Science with an emphasis in Grape Production or closely related field.
• Experience:
  • Commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Commitment to and potential for teaching excellence.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experiences and evaluations or other evidence.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience in grape production, including wine, table and/or raisin grape production.
• Experience in organic grape production, grape pests and diseases, and digital viticulture.
• Experience with post‑harvest aspects.
• Ability to operate and demonstrate vineyard equipment.
• Knowledge of preparing students for careers in the wine, table, and raisin grape industry.

Application Procedures

A rolling review of applications continues as teaching positions open.

• Deadline for Fall 2026 consideration: July 1 2026.
• Deadline for Spring 2027 consideration: October 31 2026.
• Projected job announcement closing date: March 1 2027.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Contact

For inquiries, contact Dr. Van Zyl, Chair (svanzyl@mail.fresnostate.edu).

Equal Opportunity & Legal Requirements

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The university complies with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. If offers are withdrawn or employment terminated based on background investigation results. The person holding this position is required to comply with California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal EEO laws.

Applicants are required to disclose, where applicable, any final administrative or judicial decision regarding sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after meeting minimum qualifications. Applicants at final stages of the application process will sign a release form authorizing the release of information to CSU regarding substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who begin employment (or return from a 12‑month break) on or after January 1 2022 must perform work from within California.

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