Job Details

Lecturer Pool in Department of Journalism & Mass Communication (Academic Year 25/26)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

Department of Journalism & Mass Communication Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

At Cal Poly Humboldt, our journalism and public relations students train to be gatherers of reliable content and trustworthy storytellers. Our students dig into media-making in their first semester building blogs, taking photos, conducting interviews and producing videos and podcasts. Here are some of the opportunities students have with us:

• Report and write for The Lumberjack and El Leador.
• Broadcast live bands on KRFH-FM radio.
• Create a public relations campaign for a non-profit organization.
• Produce video documentaries about climate solutions.

While building a portfolio, students glean deeper appreciation for media history, ethics, and learn their rights to publish, protest and photograph. Our journalism program prepares students to work professionally in media and public relations or to start their own business. We prepare our students for graduate and law school. Our graduates work hard to make the world a better place.

Courses offered by the department include Beginning Reporting, Radio Production, Public Relations, Media Research, Media Ethics, and more.

Please see each area below for required and preferred qualifications.

Group 1

• JMC 120 Beginning Reporting
• JMC 125 Intro to Journalism Tools
• JMC 134 Photojournalism & Photoshop
• JMC 150 Digital Design
• JMC 154 Radio Production
• JMC 155/355 KRFH Workshop/Advanced KRFH Workshop
• JMC 156 Video Production
• JMC 280 Selected Topics in JMC
• JMC 320 Advanced Reporting
• JMC 322 Editing
• JMC 323 Public Relations
• JMC 324 Advanced News Writing
• JMC 325 Magazine Production Workshop
• JMC 327 Multimedia News Workshop
• JMC 333 Radio News Workshop
• JMC 334 Advanced Photojournalism
• JMC 336 Advanced Video Production
• JMC 427 Advanced Multimedia News Workshop
• JMC 480 Special Topics

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: Earned B.A./B.S. in appropriate field.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional journalism experience. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in technology and software current in the industry necessary to achieve the course learning outcomes.

Preferred: Earned M.A./M.S. in Journalism or Mass Communication with at least three (3) years professional experience relevant to the course, and demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Group 2

• JMC 105 Introduction to Mass Communication
• JMC 302 Mass Media & Popular Arts
• JMC 305 International Mass Communication
• JMC 306 Mass Communication History
• JMC 309 Analyzing Mass Media Messages
• JMC 318 Media Research
• JMC 328 Media Law
• JMC 332 Media Ethics
• JMC 354 Media Advertising
• JMC 429 Advanced Public Relations
• JMC 450 Media Management

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: Earned M.A./M.S. in Journalism or Mass Communication or related field.

Experience: Successful teaching experience and at least three (3) years professional work related to the appropriate field and relevant to the course.

Preferred: Earned Ph.D. in Mass Communication or related field, or J.D. with demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness and at least three (3) years professional experience relevant to the course. Bilingual applicants able to speak English and Spanish will be given special consideration.

Position Type: Lecturer
Availability: As needed
First Review Date: Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration. Early response is encouraged.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

The University: Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. We value serving students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of our diverse student body. We will prioritize applicants who demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to diversity and its value in professional and educational communities. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded educator who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students on closing opportunity gaps.

Advertised: Feb 28 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 22 2026 Pacific Standard Time