26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Film and Media Arts
Fresno State Library, Fresno, CA, United States
Job Information
Job No: 556721
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
Department: Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
Position Summary
The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:
MCJ 4: Writing for Visual Media
MCJ 15: Filmmaking
MCJ 17: Photojournalism
MCJ 114W: Screenwriting
or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students
Instructor Responsibilities
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 the California Faculty Association.
Compensation
Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. 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 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. The number of positions varies from semester to semester.
Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027
Required Qualifications
Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent):
A PhD or MFA in media, communication, and journalism or similar with an emphasis in film/media arts.
Experience
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, as exhibited through prior teaching experiences and evaluations or other evidence.
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Application Procedures
A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.
Deadline is July 1, 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 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://careers.fresnostate.edu . Search for the appropriate Job Announcement, create an Applicant Profile, or login if you 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 (do not submit letters at this stage).
Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Professor Aaron Schuelke, Chair, E‑mail: aaronsc@mail.fresnostate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity
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’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Applicants who receive a final administrative or judicial decision that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years must disclose this information when they reach the final stages of the application process and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants may also be required to sign a release form authorizing release of information regarding any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Legal and Compliance
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.
Background Check
A background check, including criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
Work Location
Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who will begin initial employment 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 assignment is in-person.
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Job No: 556721
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
Department: Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
Position Summary
The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:
MCJ 4: Writing for Visual Media
MCJ 15: Filmmaking
MCJ 17: Photojournalism
MCJ 114W: Screenwriting
or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students
Instructor Responsibilities
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 the California Faculty Association.
Compensation
Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. 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 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. The number of positions varies from semester to semester.
Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027
Required Qualifications
Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent):
A PhD or MFA in media, communication, and journalism or similar with an emphasis in film/media arts.
Experience
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, as exhibited through prior teaching experiences and evaluations or other evidence.
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Application Procedures
A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.
Deadline is July 1, 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 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://careers.fresnostate.edu . Search for the appropriate Job Announcement, create an Applicant Profile, or login if you 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 (do not submit letters at this stage).
Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Professor Aaron Schuelke, Chair, E‑mail: aaronsc@mail.fresnostate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity
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’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Applicants who receive a final administrative or judicial decision that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years must disclose this information when they reach the final stages of the application process and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants may also be required to sign a release form authorizing release of information regarding any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Legal and Compliance
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.
Background Check
A background check, including criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
Work Location
Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who will begin initial employment 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 assignment is in-person.
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