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Temporary Faculty Pool - University Coach (Supervisor), Multiple Subject & Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs

Department Overview [Department website]

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers courses for the preparation and professional development of PreK-12 teachers in both the Multiple Subject (elementary) and the Single Subject (secondary) Credential Programs. The department also houses two master's programs (M.A.Ed.-C&I and MAT) and two advanced certicate programs - educational technology and research methods. The Department provides educational research courses for eight graduate programs in the Kremen School. Department faculty are active in teaching, scholarship, service, and grant leadership.

Position Summary

The University Coach (Supervisor) is a faculty member of the Curriculum and Instruction Department, supervising Teacher Credential Candidates for the Multiple Subject and/or Single Subject Credential Programs.  The Office of Clinical Practice assigns coaches to Teacher Credential Candidates.  As a liaison between the University and the cooperating schools (schools where teaching candidates are placed), coaches are expected to provide culturally responsive, high-quality instruction, mentorship and supervision for pre-service student teachers and/or interns according to the California Teaching Commission and Kremen School of Education and Human Development accreditation requirements. In turn, they communicate the cooperating schools' suggestions and their needs to the University for improvement of the Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teacher Education Programs.

University Coaches (Supervisors) have the unique opportunity to contribute to the professional growth and development of Teacher Credential Candidates. They should have recent professional and/or teaching experience in an elementary and/or secondary setting where the curriculum aligns with recently adopted state standards and the school reflects the diversity of California's student population and provide evidence of these qualifications. The University Coach (Supervisor) should have current knowledge of supervision approaches that recognize the varied academic backgrounds of future educators such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and current "content-and context-specific" pedagogy and instructional practices. All University Coaches (Supervisors) will be evaluated by their Teacher Credential Candidate(s) and Mentor Teacher at the end of the semester and will receive regular peer evaluations of their coaching from a faculty member.  Evaluation results will be placed in their Faculty Personnel Action File (PAF).

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).

Coach Responsibilities:

Coaches are considered Temporary Faculty members. As such, they are responsible for adhering to and implementing university and system-wide policies as directed by Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.

Individuals hired as coaches/university supervisors are expected to:

• Meet with Mentor Teachers for an orientation to review course requirements and discuss expectations, roles, and co-teaching during the first two weeks of the semester or after student teaching begins. Note: Orientation can occur as a "triad" meeting; a triad meeting involves the Teacher Candidate, Mentor Teacher, and University Coach (Supervisor).

• Make regular visits to the school site to meet with Teacher Candidates, Mentor Teachers, Administrators/designees, or visit/observe Teacher Candidates. Visits include holding small group, individual, or virtual discussions to review pertinent information. University Coaches may enhance communication and contact with teacher candidates (via phone, webinar, online community, etc.).

• Complete (in TK20) a minimum of six formal lesson observations using scripted field notes or an observation rubric based on the California Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) to provide formative, action-oriented feedback. At least four formal observations must be in-person (face-to-face); the remaining two may be synchronous/asynchronous video observations. Have a documented debriefing meeting with the candidate after each observation to guide the candidate's reflection on the lesson and provide feedback to support continuous growth and success.

• Be available and maintain communication with the Teacher Candidate and Mentor Teacher throughout the entire semester (as established by the University Calendar) to ensure that the candidate is progressing; provide documented feedback on growth areas.

• Review lesson plans and reflections and provide continuous feedback to the Teacher Candidate throughout the semester.

• Use their experience and knowledge to assist (consult, collaborate) the Teacher Candidate in understanding and applying current teaching methods, related materials, and resources.

• Use effective questioning and coaching strategies to help the Teacher Candidate build confidence and become skillful in continuous self-assessment, self-reflection, and goal setting.

• Discuss and document "areas for improvement" at the first sign of need. Monitor progress and contact the Program Coordinator or Department Chair if the "areas for improvement" do not yield expected growth. Review the Credential Candidate or Concerns section of the Office of Clinical Practice Handbook to determine if a "Statement of Concern" is warranted.

• Support each Candidate in basic needs, as well as emotional and mental health areas. If concerns arise about a candidate's well-being, the coach is asked to notify the program coordinator and Department Chair. Become familiar with resources available at the Fresno State Student Health and Counseling Center: https://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/health/index.htm

• Evaluate the Teacher Candidate's Site Visitation Project (SVP) and/or Teaching Sample Project (TSP) and schedule time to debrief and document results with the Teacher Candidate; provide remediation if necessary.

• Formally evaluate (Mid-Semester and Final-Semester Evaluation) the Teacher Candidate during a "triad" meeting at least twice per semester. A triad meeting involves the Teacher Candidate, Mentor Teacher, and University Coach (Supervisor).

• Assist the Teacher Candidate with meeting the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and assign a CR/NC grade through PeopleSoft/MyFresnoState.

• Attend all mandatory program events, meetings, and training, and obtain reliability as a rater; participate in FAST training, calibration, and scoring.

• Uphold Fresno State's Principles of Community when interacting with Teacher Credential Candidates and Mentor Teachers at all times.

• Submit all proper documentation digitally through TK20 (https://fresnostate.tk20.com/)

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 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 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)

Multiple Subject University Coaches (Supervisors) must possess:

• A clear Multiple Subject teaching credential per CCTC guidelines

• A master's degree in an area of Education or closely related field

Single Subject University Coaches (Supervisors) must possess:

• A clear single-subject teaching credential  (Agriculture, Art, English, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language: Spanish and French) per CCTC guidelines

• A master's degree in subject area, Education or closely related field

Individuals interested in coaching candidates pursuing a Bilingual Authorization must also possess a BCLAD or Bilingual Authorization and be fluent in Spanish or Hmong.

Experience:  

1. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

2. A minimum of three years experience teaching at the elementary and/or secondary level (middle or high school).

Application Procedures:

• 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.

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:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching,

2. Curriculum vitae,

3. 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.

4. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries contact Dr. Patricia D. Lopez, Chair, E-mail: pdlopez@csufresno.edu or Chris Cooper, Coordinator of the Office of Clinical Practice, at cooper05@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.

Fresno State's Principles of Community

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 wh...