26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Advertising/Public Relations

California State University - Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A California State University in Central California seeks a qualified candidate for a part-time Lecturer position in Advertising/Public Relations. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, preparing lectures, and assessing student performance. Applicants must hold a PhD or MA in a related field and demonstrate a commitment to diversity. The review for applications is ongoing, with deadlines for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 hiring. An online application is required, along with relevant documents.

Qualifications

• A PhD or MA in media, communication and journalism or similar with emphasis in advertising and/or public relations.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Prior teaching experience and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures and related assignments.
• Offer classes as scheduled in various instructional modes.
• Provide office hours, assign and assess homework, quizzes, and exams.

Skills

Teaching Effectiveness

Commitment to Diversity

Communication Skills

Education

PhD or MA in media, communication, and journalism

Job description

Overview

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Advertising/Public Relations

Department: Media, Communications and Journalism, California State University, Fresno. The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses in advertising and public relations, with responsibilities as a temporary lecturer in the department.

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Advertising/Public Relations

Location: Central California, Fresno. Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer. This is a pool of part-time lecturers drawn as needed based on student enrollment and funding for the department.

Courses (illustrative, may be identified as needed)

• 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 to fulfill educational goals

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures and related assignments as appropriate.
• Offer classes as scheduled in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).
• Provide office hours, assign and assess homework, quizzes, class projects, and exams as applicable.
• Adhere to university and system-wide policies per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.

Qualifications

Required

Education: A PhD or MA in media, communication and journalism or similar with emphasis in advertising and/or public relations (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent).

Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred

• Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, evidenced through prior teaching experience and evaluations or other evidence.
• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.

Conditional Appointment

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between CSU and the California Faculty Association. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience within the CSU salary schedule. For this title (Academic Year Lecturer), the range is set by the CSU Salary Schedule; actual salary depends on WTUs assigned per academic term.

Application Procedures

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as positions open. For Fall 2026, review may begin mid-June 2026; deadlines below are for full consideration at affected hiring cycles.

• Deadline to be fully considered for Fall 2026: July 1, 2026
• Projected deadline for Spring 2027 hiring: October 31, 2026
• Projected closing date for 2026-2027 academic year: March 1, 2027

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the Job Announcement, create an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications and courses of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested if considered for hire)
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs

For inquiries, contact Professor Aaron Schuelke, Chair, [e-mail]

Other Information

The position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in this pool for future consideration.

Equal employment opportunity: California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal EEO laws and regulations. CSU COVID-19 vaccination guidance and related policies may apply where relevant.

Out of state employment: All faculty who begin employment after January 1, 2022 must perform work from within California if the assignment is in-person.