2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Journalism and Public Relations

About the role

The Journalism and Public Relations Department in the College of CME is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities based on qualifications and departmental needs.
• In-person or online teaching.
• Prompt student feedback and grade submission.
• One to four student office hours per week, depending on assignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and contemporary media or public relations experience.
• At least three years of college-level teaching experience.
• Three years of professional journalism/media/PR experience within the past five years, and/or demonstrated currency in the field.
• Recent professional or teaching experience that emphasizes coaching writers.
• Professional activity to demonstrate professional currency.
• Alumni engagement / outreach.
• Expertise in and ability to teach social media and multi-platform media skills.
• Commitment to continued currency in journalism or public relations.
• Experience working with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.
• Preferred qualifications: Three years of college-level teaching experience, professional journalism/media/PR experience, recent coaching experience, professional activity, alumni engagement/outreach, expertise in social media and multi-platform media skills, commitment to currency, and experience working with diverse audiences.

Skills

• Ability to teach diverse student groups.
• Proficiency in contemporary media and public relations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach in both in-person and online environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Health insurance.

Pay

• Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month.
• Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 – $13,224 per month.
• Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 – $14,523 per month.
• Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 – $15,211 per month.

Schedule

• Temporary appointments based on departmental needs.
• Appointments made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Additional Information

• Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California.
• Background Check and Disclosures: A background check must be completed satisfactorily before an offer of employment is extended.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
• Retired Annuitants: Retired annuitants may accept work if the appointment meets CalPERS eligibility criteria to avoid reinstatement from retirement or interruption of benefits.
• Mandated Reporter: 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
• EEO Statement: Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.