Lecturer Pool - Communication & Media Studies AY 2026/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is accepting applications for an ongoing pool of part-time lecturers to teach lower- and upper-division courses, including GEO 102: General Education - Oral Communication. Appointments may last from one day to a full semester, and are contingent on department needs.

Minimum qualifications include ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field and demonstrated ability to teach in-person classes with LMS experience such as Canvas, Moodle, or

Qualifications

• ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field.
• Experience and effectiveness in in-person classroom instruction and learning management systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard).
• Per CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, working in California is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-division courses, including GEO 102: General Education - Oral Communication.
• Deliver engaging lectures and develop course materials and assessments.
• Utilize LMS platforms (Canvas/Moodle/Blackboard) for instruction and student engagement.

Skills

In-person instruction

Education

ABD in Communication/Media Studies

Doctorate in Communication/Media Studies

Tools

Canvas

Moodle

Blackboard

Job description

Communication & Media Studies Pool

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Day/Time: TBD
• Modality: TBD
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral andSocial Sciences
• Department: Communication & Media Studies

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at CaliforniaState University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-goingbasis for our pool of part-time lecturers to teach our lowerdivision and upper division courses, as well as GEO 102: GeneralEducation - Oral Communication.

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 toforms of persuasion; the social and political significance ofcommunication; and how communication operates within and across awide range of social contexts. Students become actively acquaintedwith some of the potential proficiencies that may be brought intovarious social contexts. Requires active participation in classroomexercises and practicing public speaking.

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

Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary Lecturerpositions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester. Thisapplicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-neededbasis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool adwill only be good for the current academic year. This pool willbe closed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as itbecomes available by June 15th.

Minimum qualifications:

• ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely relatedfield;
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness with in-personclassroom instruction and Learning Management Systems such asCanvas, Moodle, or Blackboard;
• Per the California State University's Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to performCSU-related work outside California. Working in the State ofCalifornia is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate in Communication/Media Studies or closely relatedfield;
• Pertinent expertise to teach courses in our Communication/MediaStudies programs
• Higher education teaching experience with minimum of 1 year asteacher of record pertinent to subject area
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campuscommunity as it relates to teaching and, as applicable,service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 perfull-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic YearClassification 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 ofthe appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

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

California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas ofthe campus community. We consider qualified applicants to be employed without regard to age, physical or mental disability,gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, genderexpression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race orethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation andveteran 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 workoutside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporterunder 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, educationverification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offerof appointment is contingent upon successful completion of abackground check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying informationand/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 currentCSU 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.

Advertised: June 02, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close: May 31, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific DaylightTime