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

This Part-Time Lecturer will teach courses in journalism, such as Newswriting 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Special Conditions

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.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Note:

CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note:

Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

About The Department

The Department of Communication & Media offers students the opportunity to study on topical, relevant, and career-ready degree programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Studying communication and media creates opportunities for our students in a wide range of career fields in fast-growing, evolving and exciting industries.

We offer a B.A. in Journalism, B.A. in Leadership Communication, B.A. in Communication, with concentrations in Relational & Organizational Communication, Media Studies, and Strategic Communication. We also have a Specialized Concentration where students can work with faculty advisers to create an individualized curriculum of courses.

We also offer the M.A. in Communication Studies for students returning to college to develop their career and enhance their research. Students can specialize in a field of study of their choice, and teach as a Graduate Teaching Associate.

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