School of Journalism Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

The Department of Journalism & Media Studies in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for part-time lecturer positions.

About the role

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty lecturers to teach across the undergraduate curriculum in the following specializations: Advertising, including both skills-based and theory courses; Media Studies, including the principles of media studies, media technology, and society, and creative uses of emerging media; Journalism, including both skills-based and theory classes; Public relations, including public relations writing (including digital/social media), principles of public relations, and applied research in Public Relations.

Responsibilities

• Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time.
• Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice.
• The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.
• Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.

Requirements

• Candidates should have earned a master’s degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, strategic communication, or a related media field, or have substantial professional experience.
• Prior university teaching in journalism, advertising, public relations, or media studies is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of media industries as evidenced by professional experience, recent teaching, or an up-to-date portfolio of work.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, strategic communication, or related media fields, or bachelors in one of those fields with substantial industry experience.
• Prior university teaching in journalism, advertising, public relations, or media studies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of media industries as evidenced by professional experience, recent teaching, or an up-to-date portfolio of work.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

Schedule

Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.

Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice.

The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May.

Contact Information

For application inquiries, please email Dr. Temple Northup at tnorthup@sdsu.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

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