Lecturer AY - Communication
About The Position
The Department of Communication at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool for part-time teaching appointments. About Cal Poly Pomona Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. About the College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences Cal Poly Pomona's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through disciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and social sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College’s mission is to cultivate one’s intellectual development, ethical reasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges. We are a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought, committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the world. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive through the College's programs, research activities, creative performances, community outreach, and signature experiences. Learn more about CLASS and our 12 distinct departments at www.cpp.edu/class. About the Department of Communication The Communication Department serves approximately 400 majors, with specialized options in Communications Studies, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations – in addition to minor programs in each of those three areas, and an interdisciplinary Spanish Media minor. The Department’s programs prepare students for careers in communication across the private sector, nonprofits, higher education, and newsrooms. Additionally, the Department oversees the basic course direction for the university’s public speaking courses. The Communication Department also houses student-run media (The Poly Post newspaper and Poly Pulse magazine) and campus chapters for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The Position The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas: Oral Communication Multimedia Production Written Communication
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in communication or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline. (The Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the applicant has extensive professional experience directly related to their proposed teaching assignment.)
- A desire to work with diverse student populations and colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- A Ph.D. in communication or related discipline.
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
- Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
Benefits
- The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.
- It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly.
- For additional information about the university benefits, please visit www.cpp.edu [http://www.cpp.edu], and for more about faculty life and employee benefits, please see YourLife@CPP [https://www.cpp.edu/yourlife/index.shtml].
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
