Job description
Overview
25/26 AY Full-time Lecturer in Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies - Speech-Language Pathology.
The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in Speech-Language Pathology or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students.
For classes in this area see: Course Catalog .
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
Compensation is 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 academic term.
Anticipated Semester
The full-time lecturer position (10 Month Contract) carries a teaching load of approximately four courses per semester (equivalent to 12 Weighted Teaching Units or WTUs), at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
In addition, approximately 3 WTUs per semester are typically allocated for service or other assigned responsibilities.
The total expected workload will be 15 WTUs per semester.
Additional responsibilities include: advising students; graduate project/thesis supervision; community outreach.
Required Qualifications
Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent):
A Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related field.
Current ASHA CCC.
Current California License in Speech-Language Pathology.
Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate or graduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
A minimum of 3 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Application Procedures
A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open.
Review may begin as early as September 30, 2025 for a Spring 2026 assignment.
Projected deadline is September 30, 2025 to be fully considered for Spring 2026 hiring.
Complete an online application at search for the appropriate Job Announcement, create an Applicant Profile, or log in if you already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials:
Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching.
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.
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.
These 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.
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University.
We focus on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures.
We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.
Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.
Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
Note: This section includes required EEO statements and campus safety information.
See the original posting for full details.
Other Campus Information
In 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 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.
Fresno State is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination policies.
Per CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, vaccination is strongly recommended.
Questions regarding COVID-19 may be sent to
Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR ), 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.
Advertised: 19 Sep 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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