Lecturer Pool - Communication & Media Studies AY 2026/27

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

Job summary

The California State University in San Marcos is seeking part-time lecturers for the 2026/2027 academic year in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. Responsibilities include teaching lower-division and upper-division courses, specifically GEO 102: General Education – Oral Communication, with emphasis on effective communication skills and participation.

Qualified applicants should possess ABD or a doctorate in a related field, with teaching experience preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $5,507 to $8,000 per full-time month.

Qualifications

• Experience with in-person classroom instruction and Learning Management Systems.
• Commitment to serving campus community in teaching and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-division and upper-division courses on communication.
• Engage students in classroom exercises and public speaking.

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

Apply now Job no: 558628 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: San Marcos Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

Overview

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of part‑time lecturers to teach lower‑division and upper‑division courses, including GEO 102: General Education – Oral Communication.

• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Day/Time: TBD
• Modality: TBD
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Responsibilities

GEO 102 Course Description: Introduction to the form and content of communication. Includes the linguistic, psychological, and cultural bases of communication; various types of communication ranging from basic speech acts to forms of persuasion; the social and political significance of communication; and how communication operates within and across a wide range of social contexts. Students become actively acquainted with potential proficiencies that may be brought into various social contexts. Requires active participation in classroom exercises and practicing public speaking.

Qualifications

Applicant pools are used to fill short‑term temporary lecturer positions across our campus with the possibility of re‑hiring. Appointments may last from one day to an entire semester.

• 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 a minimum of 1 year as teacher of record pertinent to the subject area;
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community in teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

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

Application Process

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

Timeline

Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the 2026/27 academic year. Applications close: May 31 2027 Pacific Daylight Time.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.