Lecturer - MDIA 403: Children's Media (Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer to teach MDIA 403: Children’s Media for Fall 2026. The course is conducted in person in the Department of Communication and Media Studies.

The instructor will engage students in critical media analysis and participate in classroom activities, assessments, and discussion. Ideal candidates have ABD status or doctorate in a related field, hands-on classroom experience, and proven ability to teach with LMS tools like Canvas, Moodle,

Qualifications

• ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field.
• Experience teaching in-person and using LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard).
• Policy restricting CSU-related work outside California; must work within CA.

Responsibilities

• Teach MDIA 403: Children's Media for Fall 2026.
• Deliver in-person lectures on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
• Contribute to curriculum delivery in the Department of Communication and Media Studies.

Skills

In-person classroom instruction

Learning Management Systems (Canvas/Mo

Education

ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field

Doctorate in Communication/Media Studies (preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Moodle

Blackboard

Job description

Lecturer - MDIA 403: Children's Media (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

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.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 403: Children's Media. The department has two (2) bachelor's degree programs: Communication and Media Studies. Review the courses on our website: https://www.csusm.edu/communication/

Course Description

MDIA 403 examines the landscape of children’s media from a critical media and cultural studies perspective. It explores the complexities of children’s media through the communication circuit of production, text, and audience. Content introduces students to the major debates surrounding the role of media in the lives of children in the U.S. and around the globe.

• 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 our 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.

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.

Advertised: Jul 09 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time