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Communications - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Opt For Healthy Living, Fullerton, CA, United States


POSITION The Department of Communications at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool.
We occasionally have staffing needs for experienced, well‑organized, and student‑centered individuals to teach in the following subject areas:
Advertising
Entertainment and Tourism Communications
Journalism
Public Relations
This is a pool of part‑time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available. 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A master’s degree in Communications or related field or equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to teach successfully at the university level
Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students
Coursework, prior teaching experience or professional experience in the particular course topic
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment
Relevant professional work experience in the particular course topic
HOW TO APPLY A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials at the time of application:
Cover Letter indicating the courses you qualify to teach
Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
A list of three (3) references with contact information
Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more than 500 words)
Sample of course syllabi (if available)
Teaching Evaluations (if available)
Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)
REQUIRED MATERIALS BEFORE OFFICIAL HIRE Three letters of recommendation (to be uploaded by your references upon selection)
APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR The need for part‑time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term runs from mid‑January through the end of May. Part‑time faculty may be needed during one of the Summer Session segments on rare occasions.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Regular performance evaluations of part‑time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments.
APPOINTMENT AND SALARY All part‑time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association. Initial appointments are for one semester only.
Classification Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month
Anticipated hiring range: not to exceed $6,221 per month
Full‑time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester for a three‑unit assignment.
THE COLLEGE The College of Communications strives to prepare communicators to advance a democratic society by undertaking critical academic inquiry, serving the community, and engaging in ethical and professional practice across all communications industries and in related fields.
THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Communications is one of the largest and most diverse mass communications programs in the United States, situated in the second largest media market in the country. Over 1,500 undergraduate students are enrolled in four concentrations (advertising, entertainment/tourism, journalism, and public relations) with 28 full‑ and approximately 25+ part‑time faculty members. The Department also offers international experience, a graduate program, numerous laboratory facilities, an internship center, award‑winning student media, a student advertising and public relations agency, a week‑long signature university event called COMM Week, and many student organizations, clubs and competitions. More information about the Department .
ABOUT CSUF California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.
Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Faculty rehired after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check.
OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY 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 requires hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work within the State of California.

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