Lecturer - MDIA 403: Children's Media (Fall 2026)

MDIA 403: Children's Media Position: Lecturer – Academic Year Semester: Fall 2026 Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 5:30–6:45 p.m. Modality: In‑person College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences Department: Communication & Media Studies The Department of Communication and Media Studies at California State University, San Marcos seeks a part‑time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach MDIA 403: Children’s Media. The department offers two(2) bachelor’s‑degree programs: Communication and Media Studies. Course Description MDIA 403 examines the landscape of children’s media from a critical media‑and‑cultural‑studies perspective. It explores the complexities of children’s media through the communication circuit of production, text, and audience, and introduces students to the major debates surrounding the role of media in the lives of children in the United States and around the globe. 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 Must be willing to work within the State of California per the California State University out‑of‑state employment policy 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 a minimum of one year as teacher of record pertinent to subject area Preference for applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community Salary Salary commensurate with degree level and experience. The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range. Lecturer A – AY: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month Lecturer B – AY: $6,221 – $13,224 per full‑time month Application To apply, please prepare to submit the following: Completed faculty application Curriculum vitae (uploaded) Contact information for three current references Letter of interest (uploaded) Timeline Application review will begin on July 24 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must comply with the California State University out‑of‑state employment policy and be willing to work in California. Applicants and incumbents are subject to background and reference checks. Completion of a satisfactory background check is required before appointment and may affect continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr CSU