Lecturer Pool for the Department of Communication AY 26-27

About the role

The Department of Communication prepares students for success through various communication skills and prepares them for diverse career paths.

Responsibilities

• Teach coursework in Multimedia Journalism, Media Production, Photojournalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Communication Organizational Studies, Media Studies, Research Methods, Rhetoric, Argumentation, Public Speaking, and Interpersonal Communication.
• Candidates with experience producing documentaries, media in other countries, and/or media for social justice are preferred.
• Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of scholarship, creative work, or teaching via peer-review of teaching, student-faculty evaluations, syllabi, course assignments, and samples of student work.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a suitable Master’s degree in an area of specialization; Ph.D. preferred.
• All coursework: candidates may be asked to provide evidence of scholarship, creative work, or teaching via peer-review of teaching, student-faculty evaluations, syllabi, course assignments, and samples of student work.

Benefits

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Pay

Rank and salary: Lecturer. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience.

Schedule

Date of appointment: Fall Semester begins August 17, 2026; Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027.

Condition(s) of Employment

• California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
• A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.
• The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

EEO Statement

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.