2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Communication Studies

California State University • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Communication Studies Department in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal
State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with
positions available as determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on
enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are
instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based
on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments,
and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial
appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year
initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department
needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the
start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very
short notice.

Requirements

• Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (for upper division undergraduate courses-master’s degree; for graduate courses-doctoral degree, or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.
• Appropriate doctoral or terminal degree.

Responsibilities

• Duties of part-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.
• Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.
• Instruction includes teaching any courses in the BA and MA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees