Lecturer PH 333 Public Health Communication and Interventions (Fall 2026)

PH 333: Public Health Communication and Interventions

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
• Modality: In Person
• College: College of Education Health and Human Services
• Department: Public Health

The Department of Public Health atCalifornia State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PH 333 - Public Health Communications and Interventions. The course is a 3-unit class taught over the course of the semester.

Course Description

This course provides foundational knowledge on public health communication related theory strategies and application to planning implementation and evaluation of public health communication interventions. It explores the use of mass media and digital technology to influence diverse audiences and stakeholders and emphasizes strategic community-based partnerships cultural influences on messaging and communication models that are responsive to context and situation of the public health-specific communication needs.

Minimum qualifications:

• A Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH).
• Experience working with college-level students or teaching in an institution of higher learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with core faculty and colleagues
• Per the California State Universitys 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 doctoral degree in Public Health or a closely related field (e.g. PhD MD DrPH ScD JD etc.)
• 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

• AnticipatedHiring Salary Range: $5507 - $6008 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: $5507 $66677 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range commensurate with education and experience.

Application:

To apply please prepare tosubmitthe following:

• A completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi are strongly encouraged when available.

Timeline

A review of applications will begin on June 11 2026 however the position will remain open until filled.

Supplemental Infromation

CSUSM has beendesignatedas a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

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.

Per the California State Universitys 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.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and isrequiredtocomply withthe requirementsset forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification education verification referencechecksand criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check including a criminal records check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/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 current CSU 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 applicants 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 .

Required Experience:

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