Lecturer - MDIA 322: Media Power (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at California State University San Marcos is seeking a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach MDIA 322: Media Power. The ideal candidate will possess an ABD or doctorate in Communication/Media Studies and have experience in in-person classroom instruction.

The anticipated salary range is between $5,507 and $8,000 per full-time month, commensurate with education and experience. Applications will begin being reviewed on May 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field.
• Experience in in-person classroom instruction.
• Proven effectiveness with Learning Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach MDIA 322: Media Power in Fall 2026.
• Engage with students effectively in a classroom setting.

Skills

In-person classroom instruction

Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard)

Intercultural competence

Education

ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field

Doctorate in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach MDIA 322: Media Power.

MDIA 322: Media Power

• Position: Lecturer – Academic Year
• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday, from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Communication & Media Studies

The department has two (2) bachelor's degree programs: Communication and Media Studies. Review the courses on our website: https://www.csusm.edu/communication/

Minimum Qualifications

• ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness with in‑person classroom instruction and Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard
• Per the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field
• Pertinent expertise to teach courses in our Communication/Media Studies programs
• Higher education teaching experience with minimum of 1 year as teacher of record pertinent to subject area
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary Commensurate With Degree Level And Experience

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full‑time month.

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

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A – AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full‑time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B – AY: $6,221 - $13,224 per full‑time month

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

Application

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on May 13, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

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 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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