Communications - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool in the Department of Communications. The pool supports teaching in Advertising, Entertainment and Tourism Communications, Journalism, and Public Relations.

Appointments are temporary, usually for one semester, with monthly salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677. The three-unit seminar/pay structure for courses is noted below.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications or related field.
• Ability to teach at university level.
• Ability to interact with a culturally diverse student body.
• Experience or coursework relevant to the course topic.

Skills

University-level teaching experience

Course topic expertise

Diversity interaction skills

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in Communications

Equivalent experience

Background in related field

Job description

Position

The Department of Communications at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool.

Teaching Areas

• Advertising
• Entertainment and Tourism Communications
• Journalism
• Public Relations

Appointment & Salary

Part‑time lecturer appointments are temporary, usually made just prior to the start of the academic term. Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification range: $5,507 to $6,677 per month.

Salary for a three‑unit assignment typically ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach successfully at the university level.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a culturally diverse student body.
• Relevant coursework, prior teaching experience, or professional experience in the specific course topic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant teaching experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant professional work experience in the specific course topic.

Application Materials

Required materials at time of application

• Cover Letter stating which courses you are competent to teach.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• A list of three references with contact information.
• Sample course syllabus, if available.
• Teaching evaluation, if available.
• Unverified transcripts showing your highest terminal degree.
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness, if available.
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (max 500 words).

Required materials before official hire

• Three letters of recommendation.
• Official transcripts from the institution’s registrar, emailed to [e-mail].

EEO and Legal

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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Appointments are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is discovered.

Appointees are considered mandated reporters under California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the reporting requirements outlined by CSU Executive Order 1083.