26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Advertising/Public Relations

About the role

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• MJC 40: Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations (taught in-person)
• MJC 106 Publication Design
• MJC 143 Media Sales
• MJC 144 Writing to Influence
• MJC 146 Media Planning
• MJC 155 Non-profit Public Relations
• MJC 158 Advanced Writing to Influence
• MJC 180 Water and Strategic Media
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

Responsibilities

Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Qualifications

• A PhD or MA in media, communication and journalism or similar with an emphasis in advertising and/or public relations.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Benefits

Compensation - Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers).

Pay

The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507-6,677 per a month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per an academic term.

Schedule

Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas.

Application Procedures

A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15th, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment. Deadline is July 1st, 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring. Projected deadline is October 31, 2026 to be fully considered for Spring 2027 hiring. Projected Job Announcement for 2026-2027 Academic Year closing date is March 1, 2027.

To apply, complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching, Curriculum vitae, Names and contact information of at least three professional references are a part of the online application. Do not submit or attach letters. If considered for hire, the committee will request current letters of recommendation, Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs. For inquiries, contact Professor Aaron Schuelke, Chair, E-mail: aaronsc@mail.fresnostate.edu