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New River Community College is hiring: Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Journalism (AY

New River Community College, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States


Overview
Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Journalism (AY 25/26)

Job No: 546526

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Central California: San Luis Obispo

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association; Appointment Type: Temporary; Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Communications/Journalism

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. 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.

Salary and Rank
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

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on protected status. Cal Poly complies with applicable civil rights laws and CSU policies. We prohibit discriminatory practices in university programs, policies, and practices. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and accessible environment supporting student success and professional excellence.

Special Conditions
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. All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. A background check must be completed satisfactorily before start. Current employees offered positions with required background checks may need to undergo review for sensitive positions. Cal Poly is smoke and tobacco-free.

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.

About the Department
The Journalism Department in the College of Liberal Arts offers a professional degree program that leads to a B.S. in Journalism. Graduates pursue careers in digital, print and broadcast journalism, public relations, media innovation and related fields. The department operates the campus newspaper and its media outlets, including radio and TV stations.

How to Apply
Interested candidates must attach the following to their online application:

A cover letter

Resume/curriculum vitae

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

To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/546526

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In Summary: Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Journalism (AY 25/26) Job No: 546526 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Central California: San Luis Obispo . Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate news reporting and editing, multimedia and digital journalism, videography, visual communication, feature writing, radio and TV broadcasting .

En Español: Resumen Pozo de profesores a tiempo parcial - Periodismo (AY 25/26) Trabajo No: 546526 Tipo de trabajo: Facultad Instructiva - Temporal/Profesor Ubicación: California Central: San Luis Obispo Categorias: Unidad de Negociación: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association; Tipo de cita: Temporal; Categoría de búsqueda de empleo / Disciplina: Faculdad - Comunicaciones/Jornalismo APPOINTMENTS DE LA PULA PART-TIME ESTÁ TEMPORARIO Y OFFENTE HACIDOS Justo antes del inicio del término académico. A partir de julio de 2024, los rangos salariales clasificativos para las respectivas filas son: Profesor A: $ 5,507-$ 6,677 Lector B: $ 6,221-$ 13,224 Lector C: $6,825-$ 14,523 Lector D: $ 8,593-$ 15,221 Igual Oportunidad y Excelencia en Educación y Empleo Este puesto está abierto y disponible para todos sin importar la raza, sexo, color, etnia o origen nacional. Cal Poly es libre de humo y tabaco. Requisito Qualifications Licenciatura en periodismo o una disciplina relacionada; extensa experiencia profesional en medios de comunicación o relaciones públicas. Prefiere la maestría en cualificaciones preferidas y experiencia previa en enseñanza universitaria. Sobre el Departamento El departamento de Periodismo del Colegio de Artes Liberales ofrece un programa de grado profesional que conduce a una licenciatura en Periodología. El departamento opera el periódico del campus y sus medios de comunicación, incluidas las estaciones de radio y televisión. Los candidatos interesados deben adjuntar a su solicitud en línea lo siguiente: Una carta de presentación Resumen/curriculum vitae Una lista que indique los cursos que usted está interesado en enseñar; si corresponde, una lista de los cursos previamente enseñados (incluye el título del curso, número de curso, término y año impartido, y el nombre del campus de la CSU y el departamento).