Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Asian American Studies

Job no: 556487; Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer; Location: Fresno; Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time.

Department Overview

The Asian American Studies Program has a four decade history in the Department of Anthropology, and is a valued part of the Department and University. The Fresno State student body is over 15% Asian American and Pacific Islander and our AAPI students lead many vibrant and active student organizations. The Asian American Studies Program offers a minor, and a new major starting in academic year 2026-27, with classes that focus upon the history and contemporary experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. These courses explore themes in local and ethnic history, trans-Pacific contact, cultural change and adaptation, and interethnic relations. Courses in Asian American Studies familiarized students with the historical, socioeconomic, and cultural adaptations that peoples from Asia make when coming to the United States.





Position Summary

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill the educational goals of current students.

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 enrollme

📌 26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Fresno)
🏢 Fresno State Library
📍 Fresno