Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Journalism (AY 26/27)

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 167,400; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in California is seeking applications for part-time lecturers in Journalism. Responsibilities include teaching courses in news reporting, editing, and multimedia journalism. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, with extensive professional media experience. A Master's degree and previous college teaching experience are preferred. Positions are available based on need and funding during academic terms. This is a temporary position that requires applicants to reside in California at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field is mandatory.
• Extensive professional experience in media or public relations is required.
• Previous college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in news reporting, multimedia, and digital journalism.
• Encourage student engagement through practical application of journalism principles.

Skills

Professional media experience

Public relations experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related discipline

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT – PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Journalism Department, College of Liberal Arts, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026‑2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate news reporting and editing, multimedia and digital journalism, videography, visual communication, feature writing, radio and TV broadcasting, advertising, public relations, multicultural journalism and media law courses.

Education

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507‑$6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221‑$13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825‑$14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593‑$15,221

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related discipline; extensive professional media or public relations experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and previous college teaching experience preferred.

Special Conditions

All CSU employees are designated “mandated reporters” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

Background Check

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment that links the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Sensitive Positions

Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

Health and Work Environment

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco‑free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

Employment Policies

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H‑1B for this position.

About the Department

The Journalism Department in the College of Liberal Arts offers a professional degree program that allies practice with theory leading to a B.S. in Journalism. Graduates are prepared for careers in digital, print and broadcast journalism as well as public relations and media innovation. Journalism graduates also enter such fields as social media management, television production, advertising, marketing, law and public administration. Journalism students run the campus newspaper and its website and social and mobile platforms, operate the FM radio and TV stations, and direct a public relations agency.