Lecturer - MDIA 322: Media Power (Fall 2026)

Opt For Healthy Living; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach MDIA 322: Media Power at California State University San Marcos. Responsibilities include in-person instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays, engaging students in communication and media studies.

The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in a related field, demonstrate effective teaching methods, and show a commitment to diversity in education. Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $5,507 to $8,000 per full-time month.

Qualifications

• Require ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field.
• Experience with in-person classroom instruction and Learning Management Systems is essential.
• Commitment to serving a diverse campus community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach MDIA 322: Media Power during the Fall 2026 semester.
• Engage and instruct students in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Skills

In-person classroom instruction

Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard)

Intercultural competence

Education

Doctorate in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field

ABD in Communication/Media Studies or related field

Job description

Lecturer - MDIA 322: Media Power (Fall 2026)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

• 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

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.

• 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.

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.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification .

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.