School of Communication Lecturer Pool AY

School of Communication Lecturer Pool  AY

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Communications/Journalism

The School of Communication in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for its 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

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 ends 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.

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.

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

• 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:

For application inquiries, please email Dr. Heather Canary at hcanary

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