School of Journalism Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

Description

The Department of Journalism & Media Studies in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty lecturers to teach across the undergraduate curriculum in the following specializations:

• Advertising, including both skills-based and theory courses
• Media Studies, including the 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

Temporary appointments may be either 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 end 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, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

Candidates should have earned a master’s degree in journalism, mass communication, or a related field, or have substantial professional experience. Preference will be for those with teaching experience at the university level, experience in individualized instruction or a communications-related field, and relevant media, and at least five years of full-time professional experience

Criteria

• Masters Degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, strategic communication, or related media fields, or bachelors in one of those fields with substantial industry experience
• Prior university teaching in journalism, advertising, public relations, or media studies
• Demonstrated knowledge of media industries as evidenced by professional experience, recent teaching, or an up-to-date portfolio of work

Application Instructions

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter (new employees only)
• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024, 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

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email Dr. Temple Northup at

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