Lecturer - Communication & Media Studies (Part-Time)

California State University, Chico; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking temporary part-time lecturers for the Department of Communication for the academic year 2026-2027. Applicants must have a Master's degree in a relevant specialization, with a Ph.D. preferred. Responsibilities include teaching various communication courses such as Multimedia Journalism and Media Production. The position requires commitment within the state of California, and candidates may need to provide evidence of their teaching effectiveness. Applications are open until filled.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a suitable Master’s degree in an area of specialization.
• Candidates with experience producing documentaries or media for social justice are preferred.
• Evidence of scholarship or creative work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teach coursework in Multimedia Journalism, Media Production, and other areas.
• Courses may be conducted onsite or online.
• Responsibilities include preparing syllabi and evaluating student work.

Skills

Teaching multimedia journalism

Media production

Photojournalism

Public relations

Research methods

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Lecturer Pool for the Department of Communication AY 26-27

Apply now Job no: 557234
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: East Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

POSITION AVAILABLE: One or more temporary, part-time lecturers for a pool from which instructors will be considered for appointments as they become available for Fall Semester 2026, and/or Spring Semester 2027.

THE DEPARTMENT:The Department of Communication prepares students for success through the acquisition of skills in research, critical and cultural analysis, rhetoric, writing, electronic/digital communication, strategic communication, and media production/journalism. It prepares students for a broad array of career paths in public relations, advertising, media production, digital media, corporate and non-profit communication, news, and many other careers. The Department enjoys a highly diverse student body with more than 400 undergraduates as well as a Master of Arts program. Undergraduate majors choose from among three concentrations: Strategic Communication, Media Production, and Communication & Media Studies.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Teach coursework in one or more of the following areas according to qualifications: Multimedia Journalism, Media Production, Photojournalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Communication Organizational Studies, Media Studies, Research Methods, Rhetoric, Argumentation, Public Speaking, and Interpersonal Communication.Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online.The policy andexpectationof the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

RANK AND SALARY: Lecturer. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position appointment is subject to budgetary authorization.

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Semester begins August 17, 2026; Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a suitable Master’s degree in an area of specialization; Ph.D. preferred. Photojournalism and Media Production coursework: candidates with experience producing documentaries, media in other countries, and/or media for social justice are preferred. All coursework: candidates may be asked to provide evidence of scholarship, creative work, or teaching via peer-review of teaching student-faculty evaluations; syllabi; course assignments; and samples of student work.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis.

Condition(s) of Employment

California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

Satisfactory completion of a background check that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate.

EEO Statement

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visit our website here.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Lecturer positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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Advertised: Apr 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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