Job No. 556725

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

AFRS 10: Introduction to Africana Studies

AFRS 15: Slavery and the American Experience

AFRS 20: Critical Thinking About Race

AFRS 27: Black Popular Culture

AFRS 68: Black Protest

AFRS 40: Law, Policing, and the Black Community or other courses as needed

Instructor Responsibilities Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies, preparation, delivery, proctoring, grading, and ensuring all classes meet as scheduled in the assigned modality.

Conditional Appointment The appointment is contingent on budget and enrollment considerations and subject to Order of Work provisions. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the US; the university does not sponsor work visas.

Compensation The salary ranges are within the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358) for Academic Year Lecturers. A Master’s degree holder may earn between $5,507 and $6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries typically near the minimum of the range, with adjustments based on WTUs assigned.

Term Dates

Fall 2026: Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026

Spring 2027: Jan 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications A Master’s degree with emphasis in Africana Studies or closely related field.

Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications





Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, demonstrated through prior teaching experience and evaluations.

Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Application Requirements

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.

Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Applicants must submit online applications, attach required documents, and may be contacted for additional materials.

EEO 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.

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.

Notes The position will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow.

📌 26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Africana Studies (Madrid)
🏢 Fresno State Library
📍 Madrid