Lecturer - COMM 330: Intercultural Communication (Fall 2026)

Position Summary College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences Department: Communication & Media Studies Position: Lecturer – Academic Year (Fall 2026) Working Task: Teach COMM 330: Intercultural Communication, an introductory course that covers traditional and critical theories of intercultural communication. Schedule: Fridays 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM (Fall 2026); In person, classroom-based. Responsibilities Deliver in‑person instruction for COMM 330, including lecture preparation, assessments, student advising, and maintaining course materials on the Learning Management System. Provide a culture‑general, critical discussion of communication across racial, ethnic, and cultural boundaries. Collaborate with department faculty and administrators as needed. Minimum Qualifications 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 California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy requires working in California; this 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 minimum of 1 year as teacher of record pertinent to subject area Preference for applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community Compensation 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 Materials Completed faculty application Curriculum Vitae (uploaded) Contact information for three current references Letter of interest (uploaded) Application Timeline Review begins May 13, 2026; the position remains open until filled. Employment Conditions Position requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a mandated reporter. Position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks. Educational disclosure regarding any determined sexual harassment within the last 7 years may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Clery Act Notification Clery Act Notification is available on the university website. #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University San Marcos