2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Communication Studies

About the role

The Communication Studies Department in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Adequate degree from an accredited university (master’s degree for upper division undergraduate courses, doctoral degree or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and training.
• Appropriate doctoral or terminal degree.

Benefits

Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay

• Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 - $15,211

Schedule

Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: An appropriate degree from an accredited university, demonstrated excellence in teaching, ability to relate well to others, commitment to student-centered learning, and proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in working with diverse populations, relevant work experience and training, and appropriate doctoral or terminal degree.

Skills

Strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Benefits

Includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below:

• a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment.
• an updated curriculum vitae.
• a list of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.
• unofficial transcripts.

Official Transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees.