Department of Communication & Media - Relational & Organizational Communication Part-time Lecturer Pool

About the role

Both our lower-division and upper-division undergraduate courses are 3-unit courses. Each is taught twice a week on campus (either at our San Bernardino campus or our Palm Desert Campus) for one and a half hours per class session, during the Fall and Spring semesters (15 weeks each).

Responsibilities

• Prepare all materials for teaching assigned courses.
• In-class teaching.
• Evaluate student coursework and grade assignments.

Requirements

• Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies, or a suitably related discipline.
• Demonstration of teaching experience at higher education level.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies, or a suitably related discipline.
• Required: Degree in hand by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication, or a suitably related discipline.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation.

Special Conditions

• 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 as a condition of employment.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB.

About the Department

The Department of Communication & Media offers students the opportunity to study on topical, relevant, and career-ready degree programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Studying communication and media creates opportunities for our students in a wide range of career fields in fast-growing, evolving, and exciting industries.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Cover Letter that includes:
  • A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
  • A listing of any courses previously taught
  • Your availability to teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus
  • A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching
• If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
• Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
• Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.

Contact Information

To find out more about the position, please contact:

• Dr. Mihaela Popescu, Interim Chair 2025-26, popescum@csusb.edu (until Aug. 17, 2026)
• Dr. Brian Heisterkamp, Interim Chair 2026-27, bheister@csusb.edu (after Aug. 18, 2026)

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

• Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 – $15,211

Administrative Support

Crystal Escalera (909)537-7585 Crystal.Escalera@csusb.edu