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Lecturer Pool in Department of Journalism & Mass Communication (Academic Year 26/27)

At Cal Poly Humboldt, our journalism and public relations students train to be gatherers of reliable content and trustworthy storytellers. Our students dig into media-making in their first semester building blogs, taking photos, conducting interviews and producing videos and podcasts. Here are some of the opportunities students have with us:

• Report and write for The Lumberjack and El Leñador.
• Contribute feature content in Osprey magazine.
• Broadcast live bands on KRFH-FM radio.
• Create a public relations campaign for a non-profit organization.
• Produce video documentaries about climate solutions.

While building a portfolio, students glean deeper appreciation for media history, ethics, and learn their rights to publish, protest and photograph. Our journalism program prepares students to work professionally in media and public relations or to start their own business. We prepare our students for graduate and law school. Our graduates work hard to make the world a better place.

Courses offered by the department include Beginning Reporting, Radio Production, Public Relations, Media Research, Media Ethics, and more.

Minimum qualifications for Group 1:

• Degree:
  Earned B.A./B.S. in appropriate field.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of professional journalism experience. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in technology and software current in the industry necessary to achieve the course learning outcomes.
• Preferred:
  Earned M.A./M.S. in Journalism or Mass Communication with at least three (3) years professional experience relevant to the course, and demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Minimum qualifications for Group 2:

• Degree:
  Earned M.A./M.S. in Journalism or Mass Communication or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Successful teaching experience and at least three (3) years professional work related to the appropriate field and relevant to the course.
• Preferred:
  Earned Ph.D. in Mass Communication or related field, or J.D. with demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness and at least three (3) years professional experience relevant to the course. Bilingual applicants able to speak English and Spanish will be given special consideration.

Position Type:
Lecturer Availability:
As needed First Review Date:
Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration. Early response is encouraged.

Salary:
Dependent on qualifications and experience. Lecturer A $5,507 - $6,677 Lecturer B $6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C $6,825 - $14,523 Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. We value serving students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of our diverse student body. We will prioritize applicants who demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to diversity and its value in professional and educational communities. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded educator who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students on closing opportunity gaps.