26-27 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Public Administration
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Apply now Job no: 556830 ¿Tiene lo que se necesita para triunfar? La siguiente información debe ser leída atentamente por todos los candidatos. Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Fresno Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Public Administration Department Overview 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 apply a public service perspective; and to communicate and interact with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry. Position Summary 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. Graduate Course Topics • Administrative law, public communications, strategic planning, funding and resource development, and other relevant topics for public and nonprofit administrators;, • 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. 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 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 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026;, • Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027. Required Qualifications Education A Master’s degree or PhD in Public Administration, or a Doctorate of Public Administration (DPA) or related field. Experience • Successful 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 Qualifications • Successful teaching experience at the graduate level., • Professional work experience in public administration, public service, or related area. Application Procedures 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. Materials Required • 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 Inquiries Contact Dr. Lisa Bryant, Chair, E-mail: Equal Opportunity Statement 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. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. xcskxlj Applications close: Open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr
