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The California State University - San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93403
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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Faculty - Communications/Journalism
APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.
JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT - PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Journalism Department, College of Liberal Arts, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need and funding during the Fall, Winter and/or Spring quarters of the 2025-26 academic year, beginning September 11, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate news reporting and editing, multimedia and digital journalism, videography, visual communication, feature writing, radio and TV broadcasting, advertising, public relations, multicultural journalism and media law courses.
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. 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-$15,221
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related discipline; extensive professional media or public relations experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree and previous college teaching experience preferred.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Journalism Department in the College of Liberal Arts offers a professional degree program that allies practice with theory leading to a B.S. in Journalism. Graduates are prepared for careers in digital, print and broadcast journalism as well as public relations and media innovation.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must attach the following to their online application:
- A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught (include course title, course number, term and year taught, and the name of the CSU campus and department)
- A copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment)
- Teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness (evaluations), if available.
Please be prepared to provide 3 professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application; reference letters must be dated within the last year.
REVIEW BEGIN DATE: May 6, 2025 and continues throughout the 2025-26 academic year.
For questions, please contact the Journalism Department admin, Cassandra Sherburne, by phone at (805) 756-2508 or by email at cssherbu@calpoly.edu
Advertised: Apr 22 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 31 2026 Pacific Daylight Time