Job no556830Work typeInstructional Faculty - Temporary/LecturerLocationFresnoCategoriesUnit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part TimeTemporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Public AdministrationDepartment Overview [Department website]The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at California State University, Fresno, housed in the Department of Political Science, provides a professional degree to individuals seeking to serve the public through the effective and ethical administration of public programs. To accomplish this, the program faculty promote and teach the following core competencies: To lead and manage in public governance; to participate in and contribute to the public policy process; to analyze, synthesize,think critically, solve problems, and make decisions; to articulate and applya public service perspective; and to communicate and interact with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.Position Summary [course catalog link]The MPA Program seeks part‑time lecturers to teach one and three unit courses as needed. One unit courses will be practitioner seminars related to the part‑time faculty member’s professional experience in Public Administration. Note: 1‑unit classes may not run for the entire semester.The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach graduate courses such as:Administrative law, public communications, strategic planning, funding and resource development, and other relevant topics for public and nonprofit administrators; or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students.Instructor ResponsibilityTemporary 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 AppointmentPlease 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. California State University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas.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. Presente monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per an academic term.Anticipated SemesterThe 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 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026; Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027Note: 1‑unit classes may not run for the entire semesterRequired QualificationsEducationA Master's degree or PhD in Public Administration, or a Doctorate of Public Administration (DPA) or related field.ExperienceSuccessful teaching experience in public administration or related field at the undergraduate level.Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.Preferred QualificationsSuccessful teaching experience at the graduate level.Professional work experience in public administration, public service, or related area.Application ProceduresA review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15th, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.Deadline is July 1st, 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2026 hiring.Projected deadline is October 31, 2026 to be fully considered for Spring 2027 hiring.Projected Job Announcement for 2026-2027 Academic Year closing date is March 1, 2027.Complete an online application at https://, 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.At least one syllabus for a class taught recently, preferably a Public Administration course.For inquiriescontact Dr. Lisa Bryant, Chair, E-mail: About The CampusCalifornia State University, Fresno, is a forward‑looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings, and ranked 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.Fresno State’s Principles of CommunityThese Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be.



Find out more about our Principles of Community here.Our StudentsCalifornia State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designatedto the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Other Campus InformationIn compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at https:///clery/index.Html. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.The person holding this position is considered a “limited reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click http:///adminserv/smokefree/index.HtmlCalifornia 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's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions regarding COVID19 may be sent to. The systemwide policy can be found at https:///policy/9779821/latest/.Out of State EmploymentPer CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12‑month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in‑person.Education Code 89521 RequirementsApplicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.Advertised:27 Apr 2026 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:Open until filled#J-18808-Ljbffr

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