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Job Description
California State University, Fresno
Lyles College of Engineering
Department of Civil and Geomatics Engineering
http://fresnostate.edu/engineering/
Geomatics Engineering
Full-Time Lecturer
Fall 2025 (August 2025)
The Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno invites applications for a full-time lecturer position within the Department of Civil and Geomatics Engineering, with a concentration in Geomatics Engineering. Candidates who demonstrate a broad background in geomatics engineering and a strong understanding of land surveying principles and field experience from the full spectrum of diverse talent in geomatics engineering are encouraged to apply.
- Available for Academic Year: 2025-2026;
- Initial Contract: Two Years (renewable upon evaluation and enrollment).
- The Lecturer A (Academic Year) classification salary is $5,507 to $6,667per month (12 monthly payments per year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,000 to $7,000/per month ($72,000-$84,000 for the academic year) commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Position Summary:
The full-time lecturer in Geomatics Engineering will demonstrate a commitment to teaching, student mentoring, and working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The lecturer will be expected to:
- Teach hands-on labs and experiential courses in geomatics engineering such as Survey Engineering, Municipal Surveying, Computer Aided Drafting, Subdivision Design, and Legal Descriptions, and develop new courses as needed.
- Engage in student-related activities such as supervising student projects, advising students, student clubs, coaching teams for student competitions, etc.;
- Engage in professional and scholarly activities such as continuing education and participating in geomatics / land surveying professional organizations, etc.;
- Help build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners to ensure the continued growth of geomatics engineering education at Fresno State
- Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.
Qualifications:
Required: Candidates must meet at least one of the following:
- Master’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Land Surveying, or a related field and a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds or
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Land Surveying, or a related field; a Professional Land Surveyors License within the United States; and a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred:
Professional Land Surveyors License from any state in the United States; Candidates who do not have a Land Surveyor’s License shall demonstrate a commitment to earn the license within five years of appointment to the position. Certification of being a Certified Federal Land Surveyor (CFedS) Experience in traditional Land Surveying techniques including but not limited to land surveying technology and methods in public lands, construction surveying, drafting, legal descriptions, subdivision design, boundary law, and municipal surveying. College level teaching experience Demonstrated contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of geomatics engineering.
Application Procedures:
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by the review date. The committee may elect to review applications submitted after this date. Apply online at http://careers.fresnostate.edu
Application Review Date: Monday, February 6, 2025; Position is open until filled.
Attach the following:
Cover letter, specifically addressing required and preferred qualifications. Curriculum vitae. Names and contact information of three professional references Diversity statement addressing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds and any demonstrated contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion Teaching pedagogy statement for student success including on-line and in-person instruction Unofficial transcripts
Finalists will be required to submit by the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:
Three current letters of recommendation Official transcripts
Please note that visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Committee Information and Search Process:
Search Chair: Dr. Scott Peterson
Department of Civil and Geomatics Engineering
Lyles College of Engineering
Email: scpeterson@mail.fresnostate.edu
About Fresno State
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 nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, visit: https://equity.fresnostate.edu/index.html
Fresno State is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The university has had a strong history of service and preparation of educators since the institution’s founding as a Normal School in 1911.
The campus is ranked 4th in the nation by The Wall Street Journal College Pulse Best College in the U.S. on Social Mobility; 22nd in the nation by Washington Monthly and, received a 4.5-star rating on a 5-star scale on Money’s 2024 Best Colleges. Fresno State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification . The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities - High research activities” university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education .
As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package see the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.
About the College:
California State University, Fresno has offered engineering courses since 1922. The Lyles College of Engineering currently offers seven undergraduate degree programs and five graduate degree programs and/or options.
About the Program:
The Geomatics Engineering program is the only standalone 4 year ABET accredited program in the State of California. The Geomatics program at Fresno State was the first ABET accredited 4-year surveying program in the nation. Supported by industry, the Geomatics Engineering program has well equipped labs with industry standard contemporary surveying technologies for teaching and research.
Fresno State Geomatics Engineering is well known for curricular innovation, service learning, and industry engagement which provides numerous professional development, scholarships and employment opportunities to its diverse study body.
The Department of Civil and Geomatics Engineering in the Lyles College of Engineering, California State University, Fresno, provides a Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Engineering, a program accredited through the Accreditation Board for Engineering (ABET). The department also provides a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geomatics Engineering as well as a minor in Surveying Engineering.
Territorial Acknowledgement:
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 .
Other Campus Information:
Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for temporary faculty (Lecturers). (e.g. H1-B Visas)
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 www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based on 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.
California State University, Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html
California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), 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: Dec 10 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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