Lecturer - MDIA 304: Global Media (Fall 2026

Lecturer - MDIA 304:
Global Media (Fall 2026)

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Job no: 558595.
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer.
Location: San Marcos.
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time.

• Semester: Fall
  2026
• Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part‑time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach MDIA 304:
Global Media. The department offers two (2) bachelor’s degree programs:
Communication and Media Studies. Course link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Course Description

MDIA 304:
Global Media explores globalization as a historical and contested process, examining cultural, social, technological, economic, and political dimensions of media globalization. Case studies cover music, radio, video, journalism, internet, mobile phones, broadcast satellites, and points of origin, contextualized within trade, war, community development, policy making, reform, and privatization/deregulation.

• ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field.
• Demonstrated effectiveness with in‑person classroom instruction and LMS platforms such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctorate in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field.
• Expertise to teach courses in our Communication/Media Studies programs.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as teacher of record pertinent to subject area.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to campus community service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full‑time month.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected categories.