Overview:
The Department of Journalism & Media Studies in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for its part‑time lecturer pool.
Specializations
Advertising, including both skills‑based and theory courses
Media Studies, including principles of media studies, media technology and society, and creative uses of emerging media
Journalism, including both skills‑based and theory classes
Public Relations, including public relations writing (including digital/social media), principles of public relations, and applied research in Public Relations
Appointment Details
Temporary appointments may be full‑or part‑time. Appointments from the part‑time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid‑August and ends late‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year and are renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability. Applicants remain in the applicant pool for the academic year they apply.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in journalism, mass communication, or a related field, or substantial professional experience.
Preference for those with university‑level teaching experience, experience in individualized instruction or a communications‑related field, and at least five years of full‑time professional experience.
Prior university teaching in journalism, advertising, public relations, or media studies.
Demonstrated knowledge of media industries, evidenced by professional experience, recent teaching, or an up‑to‑date portfolio of work.
Compensation
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. The classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211
Equal Opportunity & Compliance
SDSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, and all applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
Pursuant to Education Code 89521, SDSU requires applicants to disclose any final administrative or final judicial decision concerning sexual harassment within the last seven years. Disclosures must be provided to the Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for adjudication.
All faculty applicants must authorize background checks, and a mandated‑reporter obligation applies. A satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed before a position is offered. Failure to complete a background check may affect application status.
