Department of Communication & Media- Journalism Part-time Lecturer Pool

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first‑generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible.

For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community.

As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

This Part‑Time Lecturer will teach courses in journalism, such as News writing and Reporting, Multimedia Journalism, Media and Journalism Ethics, and Practicum in Multimedia Journalism:
Coyote Chronicle, among others.

Most undergraduate courses in the Department of Communication and Media are 3‑unit courses. In‑person courses are taught twice per week on campus (either at our San Bernardino campus or our Palm Desert Campus) for seventy‑five minutes per class session during the Fall and Spring semesters (15 weeks each). Some courses may also be taught in online or hybrid modalities

Instructors prepare their syllabi, assignments, classroom activities, lecture materials, and grading rubrics, and teach courses in accordance with department guidelines. Instructors also hold limited office hours to meet with students who need assistance, have questions, or seek guidance regarding coursework.

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication Studies, or a suitably related discipline
  • OR Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a suitably related discipline AND at least five years of work experience at reputable, publicly recognized news outlets.
• Degree in hand by time of appointment.
• Relevant professional experience in journalism, media, communication, or related fields. Candidates must submit a résumé or curriculum vitae and writing samples, a portfolio, or a dossier.

• Ph.D. in Communication or a suitably related discipline.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the higher education level.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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