School of Communication Lecturer Pool 2026-2027 AY
About the role
The School of Communication in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool. Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time and are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, requiring availability on very short notice.
The Fall term runs from mid-August to late December, and the Spring term from mid-January to mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, renewable contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.
We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:
- Interpersonal Communication
- Public Speaking and Argumentation
- Communication Research Methods
- Communication Theory
- Organizational and Professional Communication
- Persuasion and Influence
- Health Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Rhetoric
Qualifications
Minimal Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in communication with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in communication or closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours.
- Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Previous teaching experience in an online environment.
- Prior relevant experience as a communication professional.
Pay
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
- Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
- Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
- Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
- Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211
Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.