Communication & Media Studies Pool

 

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Academic Year: 2024/2025
• Day/Time: TBD
• Modality: TBD
• College: CHABSS - College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Communication & Media Studies

The Department of Communications and Media Studies at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our pool of part-time lecturers to teach our lower division and upper division courses.

The department has two (2) Bachelor's degree programs: Communication and Media Studies. Review the courses on our website: https://www.csusm.edu/communication/

Minimum qualifications:

• ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field;
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness with in-person classroom instruction and Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard;
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field;
• Pertinent expertise to teach courses in our Communication/Media Studies programs
• Higher education teaching experience with minimum of 1 year as teacher of record pertinent to subject area
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,007 - $6,359 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,007 - $6,359 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $5,925 - $12,594 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on-going bases throughout the 2024/25 academic year.

Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary Lecturer positions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester. This applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.  Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st.  If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-relate