California State University - Fresno
25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Advertising/Public Relations
California State University - Fresno, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) – Advertising/Public Relations
Job No: 546740 | Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer | Location: Central California: Fresno | Categories: Unit 3 – CFA, appointment type: Temporary, time basis: Part Time
Department of Media, Communications and Journalism. Since 1928, the Department has prepared thousands of students for professional media careers, offering courses in advertising, broadcast and digital journalism, film, photography, public relations and video production.
Position Summary The department seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate courses such as:
MCJ 40: Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations (taught in‑person)
MCJ 106 Publication Design
MCJ 143 Media Sales
MCJ 144 Writing to Influence
MCJ 146 Media Planning
MCJ 155 Non‑profit Public Relations
MCJ 158 Advanced Writing to Influence
MCJ 180 Water and Strategic Media
or other classes identified as needed
Instructor Responsibilities Temporary faculty are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university policies per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2. Responsibilities include preparation, delivery, proctoring, grading of lectures, office hours, assignments, quizzes, projects, midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester in the assigned mode (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person or hybrid).
Conditional Appointment Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
Compensation Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary ranges per CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358): $5,507–$6,677 per month for full‑time (15 WTUs). Salary adjusted based on WTUs assigned.
Anticipated Semester This pool is continuously open; positions are filled as needed. The pool remains for two academic terms, after which candidates must reapply.
Fall 2025: August 18 2025 – December 22 2025
Spring 2026: January 15 2026 – May 22 2026
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in media, communication, journalism or related field with emphasis in advertising and/or public relations/strategic communications.
Experience
Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experience and evaluations.
Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
PhD or MFA in media, communication, journalism or similar with emphasis in advertising and/or public relations/strategic communication.
Application Procedures A review of applications continues on a rolling basis. Review may begin as early as April 1 2025 for Fall 2025 assignments.
Deadline: June 30 2025 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring.
Projected deadline: October 31 2025 for Spring 2025 consideration.
Projected closing date for 2025‑2026 academic year: March 1 2026.
Complete an online application at
https://careers.fresnostate.edu
and attach:
Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
Curriculum vitae.
Names and contact information of at least three professional references.
Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
For inquiries contact Professor Faith Sidlow, Chair,
fmsidlow@csufresno.edu .
The position will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow. Qualified applicants not hired at this time may remain in this pool for future consideration.
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Department of Media, Communications and Journalism. Since 1928, the Department has prepared thousands of students for professional media careers, offering courses in advertising, broadcast and digital journalism, film, photography, public relations and video production.
Position Summary The department seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate courses such as:
MCJ 40: Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations (taught in‑person)
MCJ 106 Publication Design
MCJ 143 Media Sales
MCJ 144 Writing to Influence
MCJ 146 Media Planning
MCJ 155 Non‑profit Public Relations
MCJ 158 Advanced Writing to Influence
MCJ 180 Water and Strategic Media
or other classes identified as needed
Instructor Responsibilities Temporary faculty are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university policies per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2. Responsibilities include preparation, delivery, proctoring, grading of lectures, office hours, assignments, quizzes, projects, midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester in the assigned mode (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person or hybrid).
Conditional Appointment Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
Compensation Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary ranges per CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code 2358): $5,507–$6,677 per month for full‑time (15 WTUs). Salary adjusted based on WTUs assigned.
Anticipated Semester This pool is continuously open; positions are filled as needed. The pool remains for two academic terms, after which candidates must reapply.
Fall 2025: August 18 2025 – December 22 2025
Spring 2026: January 15 2026 – May 22 2026
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in media, communication, journalism or related field with emphasis in advertising and/or public relations/strategic communications.
Experience
Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced by prior teaching experience and evaluations.
Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
PhD or MFA in media, communication, journalism or similar with emphasis in advertising and/or public relations/strategic communication.
Application Procedures A review of applications continues on a rolling basis. Review may begin as early as April 1 2025 for Fall 2025 assignments.
Deadline: June 30 2025 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring.
Projected deadline: October 31 2025 for Spring 2025 consideration.
Projected closing date for 2025‑2026 academic year: March 1 2026.
Complete an online application at
https://careers.fresnostate.edu
and attach:
Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
Curriculum vitae.
Names and contact information of at least three professional references.
Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
For inquiries contact Professor Faith Sidlow, Chair,
fmsidlow@csufresno.edu .
The position will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow. Qualified applicants not hired at this time may remain in this pool for future consideration.
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