26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Broadcast and Digital Journalism

California State University - Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

A California-based university is seeking a part-time lecturer for its Broadcast and Digital Journalism program. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses such as Media Writing and Reporting, ensuring adherence to academic policies, and preparing course materials. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field and experience in a news organization. This position is part of a temporary faculty pool with flexible appointments based on student enrollment and departmental needs.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Media, Communications, Journalism or related field with an emphasis in Broadcast, Multimedia or Digital Journalism.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in a professional-level news organization.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses such as Media Writing and Reporting.
• Prepare, deliver, and grade lectures and assignments.
• Ensure classes meet as scheduled throughout the semester.

Skills

Experience in a professional-level news organization

Commitment to working effectively with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's degree in Media, Communications, Journalism or related field

Job description

26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Job No: 556722

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Central California: Fresno

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Department of Media, Communications and Journalism

Since 1928, the Media, Communications and Journalism Department has prepared thousands of students for professional media careers. The department currently offers courses in advertising, broadcast and digital journalism, film, photography, public relations and video production.

Position Summary

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• MCJ 2 Media Writing (taught in-person)
• MCJ 102W Reporting (taught in-person)
• MCJ 106 Publication Design
• MCJ 107 Data Journalism
• MCJ 108 Public Affairs Reporting
• MCJ 121 News Video Production (taught in-person)
• MCJ 124 Intermediate Broadcast News Writing
• MCJ 125 Radio Reporting and Podcasting
• MCJ 167 Sports Journalism (taught in-person)
• MCJ 177T TV and Digital News Producing
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

Instructor Responsibility: Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the "Order of Work," or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

Compensation

Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507‑6,677 per month when teaching full-time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per academic term.

Anticipated Semester

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. Appointments from the pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool will remain in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.

• Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications

• Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent): A Master's degree in Media, Communications, Journalism or related field with an emphasis in Broadcast, Multimedia or Digital Journalism or closely related field.
• Experience:
  1. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  2. Experience in a professional-level news organization

Preferred Qualifications

1. A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
2. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
3. Experience with data journalism, sports journalism, investigative reporting, news video production and/or storytelling

Application Procedures

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15th, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.

• Deadline is July 1st, 2026, to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring.
• Projected deadline is October 31, 2026, to be fully considered for Spring 2027 hiring.
• Projected Job Announcement for 2026-2027 Academic Year, closing date is March 1, 2027.

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified to teach.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters not submitted; letters may 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: [e-mail]

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

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a "limited 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/556722