26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Film and Media Arts

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Film and Media Arts Department of Media, Communications and Journalism Since 1928, the Media, Communications and Journalism Department has prepared thousands of students for professional media careers. The department currently offers courses in advertising, broadcast and digital journalism, film, photography, public relations and video production. Position Summary MCJ 4: Writing for Visual Media MCJ 15: Filmmaking MCJ 17: Photojournalism MCJ 114W: Screenwriting Other classes identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students Instructor Responsibilities Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid). Conditional Appointment Appointments are contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and are subject to the Order of Work provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Compensation Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507–$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per academic term. Anticipated Semester Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026 Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027 Required Qualifications A PhD or MFA in media, communication and journalism or a similar field with an emphasis in film/media arts. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Application Procedures Review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment. Deadline is July 1, 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2026 hiring. Projected deadline is October 31, 2026 to be fully considered for Spring 2027 hiring. Projected job announcement closing date is March 1, 2027. Complete an online application and attach the following materials: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching. Curriculum vitae. Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters of recommendation are not submitted at this stage). Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University, Fresno