Year Round Full-Time Lecturer - Communication Studies 24/25
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Instructional Faculty - Temporary/LecturerLocation:
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Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/JournalismPosition DescriptionCOMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT
- Full-time Lecturer in the Communication Studies Department, College of Liberal Arts, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, California to begin September 16, 2024. Recruitment is for three positions, each with a two-year appointment for the 24/25 and 25/26 Academic Year AND, as part of Cal Poly’s Year-Round Operations, an expectation to teach up to twelve (12) units during an 8-week summer session in 2024 and 2025 on a separate contract for additional compensation. This separate contract would start July 8, 2024. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Primary duties and responsibilities include teaching basic oral communication courses. Additional teaching responsibilities may include teaching classes in communication theory, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, small group communication, media studies, intercultural communication and/or argumentation, depending on department need as well as applicant background. The teaching load is 3 - 4 four-unit courses per quarter, with a total of 45 units across the academic year. A.B.D. or Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field and a successful teaching record in oral communication courses are required.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 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university. We value our diversity of complex and intersecting identities, while striving to maintain an environment that is socially just, equitable, respectful, and inclusive. The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present clear examples for how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.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 QUALIFICATIONSA.B.D. or Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field and teaching record in oral communication courses are required.Candidates should provide evidence of a demonstrated commitment to successful undergraduate teaching. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate attention to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching. Candidates must also demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.SPECIAL CONDITIONSAll 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. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.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.In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTCurrently the Communication Studies Department, in the College of Liberal Arts, has 11 communication professors, and over 30 lecturers, approximately half of whom teach full-time. The department serves approximately 400 majors and 50 minors as well as students throughout the university in our many General Education course offerings. The department's website is https://coms.calpoly.edu/ .(3) Diversity Statement:
Statement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship, and/or service describing past experience, contributions to DEI efforts, the impact on students, faculty, staff and/or your field, and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly(4) Statement of teaching philosophy(5) Evidence of teaching effectiveness(6) Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned, official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointmentPlease be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the people listed by applicants. For full consideration apply by the REVIEW BEGIN DATE:
Jan.
16, 2023.
Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered. Sealed official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment.For questions, please contact:Department of Communication Studies805.756.2553comsdept@calpoly.eduAdvertised:
December 05, 2023 (11:40 AM)
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