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25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Music Job at California State Unive

25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Music Job at California State Unive

MediabistroFresno, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Overview

The School of Music seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses as part of a Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Music. This is a part-time, temporary instructional position located in Central California : Fresno.

Job No : 546945

Work Type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : Central California : Fresno

Categories : Bargaining Unit : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type : Temporary, Time Basis : Part Time

Position Summary

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

  • Mariachi Ensemble
  • or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill 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 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

    Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent) : A Master\'s degree in Music with an emphasis in the area you are being considered or closely related field. The candidate may also demonstrate substantial experience in the related area.

    Experience :

  • Candidate must demonstrate a high level of performance skill and be active as an accomplished professional instrumentalist or singer with demonstrable expertise and experience as a soloist and ensemble member
  • Must be able to recruit and retain students.
  • Must be able to maintain excellent relations with both public and private educators in the area you are being considered.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Education : A doctorate in the area you are being considered.
  • A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
  • Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
  • Preference will be given to the candidate with a distinguished professional background and successful university teaching or comparable experience.
  • 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 as 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.
  • A link to a recent video recording of a live solo performance of 10 minutes.
  • For inquiries

    contact Dr. Cari Earnhart, School of Music Chair, E-mail : cearnhart@mail.fresnostate.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.

    About the Campus

    California 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.

    Community and Compliance

    Fresno State\'s Principles of Community are designed to foster an inclusive, respectful, and vibrant environment. The university emphasizes diversity, open dialogue, and equal opportunity for all. Fresno State is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

    Other campus information : In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, crime-reporting statistics are available online at https : / / adminfinance.fresnostate.edu / clery / index.html. A background check will be completed satisfactorily for this position. The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Fresno State is tobacco-, smoke-, and vapor-free. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended as per CSU policy. For questions regarding COVID-19, contact hr@csufresno.edu.

    Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), faculty beginning initial employment on or after January 1, 2022 must perform work from within California.

    To apply, visit https : / / careers.fresnostate.edu / en-us / job / 546945

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