School of Communication Lecturer Pool 2026-2027 AY

School of Communication Lecturer Pool 2026-2027 AY

Job No: 556479
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Locations: Southern California: San Diego
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Communications/Journalism

Description

The School of Communication in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.

We welcome applications for prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:

• Interpersonal Communication
• Public Speaking and Argumentation
• Communication Research Methods
• Communication Theory
• Organizational and Professional Communication
• Persuasion and Influence
• Health Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Rhetoric

Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and end late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

Criteria

Minimal Qualifications

• Master's degree in communication with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in communication or closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Previous teaching experience in an online environment.
• Prior relevant experience as a communication professional.

Application Instructions

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter (new employees only)
• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677

Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email Dr. Heather Canary at hcanary@sdsu.edu