Job Title
Part-Time Lecturer Pool – Journalism (AY 23/24)
Company
California State University
Job Description
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 with positions available as determined by need and funding during the Fall, Winter and/or Spring quarters of the 2023-24 academic year, beginning September 14, 2023. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate news reporting and editing, multimedia reporting, web design and visual communication, feature writing, radio and TV broadcasting, advertising, public relations, multicultural journalism, and media law courses.
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 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
- Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056
- Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994
- Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172
- Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related discipline; extensive professional media or public relations experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree and previous college teaching experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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. Note: 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 and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.
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.
Please note: 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.
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.
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.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please attach (1) a cover letter (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of diversity and inclusion describing how you would demonstrate a commitment in these areas as an instructor at Cal Poly, (4) a list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught (include course title, course number, term and year taught, and the name of the CSU campus and department), (5) a copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment), (6) Please attach teaching evaluations, if available. Please be prepared to provide 3 professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application; reference letters must be dated within the last year. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: May 4, 2023 and continues throughout the 23-24 academic year.
For questions, please contact the Journalism Department by phone at (805) 756-2508 or by email at .
Advertised: Apr 03 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Expected Salary
$4530 – 6056 per month
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Posting Date
Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:21:52 GMT