26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Advertising/Public Relations

Temporary Faculty Pool – Lecturer in Advertising/Public Relations 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 The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as: MCJ 40: Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations (taught in-person) MCJ 106 Publication Design MCJ 143 Media Sales MCJ 144 Writing to Influence MCJ 146 Media Planning MCJ 155 Non‑profit Public Relations MCJ 158 Advanced Writing to Influence MCJ 180 Water and Strategic Media or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students Instructor Responsibility 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) of 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 Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the “Order of Work,” or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions). 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 an academic term. Anticipated Semester The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. This is a pool of part‑time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. Appointments from the pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The pool will remain in place for two academic terms; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply. Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026 Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027 Required Qualifications Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent): A PhD or MA in media, communication and journalism or similar with an emphasis in advertising and/or public relations. Experience 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, which may be exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Application Procedures A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15th, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment. Deadline is July 1st, 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring. Projected deadline is October 31, 2026 to be fully considered for Spring 2027 hiring. Projected Job Announcement for 2026‑2027 Academic Year closing date is March 1, 2027. Complete an online application at search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching Curriculum vitae Names and contact information of at least three professional references; do not submit or attach letters Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in this pool for future consideration. For inquiries, contact Professor Aaron Schuelke, Chair, E‑mail: View email address on click.appcast.io. The position advertised will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow. 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 applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based on the results of a background investigation. 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