Lecturer - MDIA 462: Media and PoliticsPosition:Lecturer - Academic yearSemester:Fall 2024Day/Time:Thursdays, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.Modality:In-personCollege:CHABSS - College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social SciencesDepartment:Communication and Media StudiesThe Department of Communication and Media Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2024 to teach MDIA 462: Media and Politics.We have two (2) Bachelor's degree programs: Communication and Media Studies. Review the courses on our website: https://www.csusm.edu/communication/ Catalog Course Description:Surveys theories and research in the area of media and politics. Covers such issues and themes as journalism and the public sphere, public opinion, political advertising and propaganda, political campaign discourse, entertainment media and politics, media and social movements.Minimum qualifications:ABD in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field;Experience with and demonstrated effectiveness with in-person classroom instruction and with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard;Per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.Preferred qualifications:A doctorate in Communication/Media Studies or closely related field;Pertinent expertise to teach courses in our Communication/Media Studies programsHigher education teaching experience with minimum of 1 year as teacher of record pertinent to subject areaPreference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.Salary commensurate with degree level and experienceAnticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,007 - $8,000 per full-time monthCSU Classification Salary Range: $5,007 - $12,594 per full-time month Application:To apply, please prepare to submit the following:Your completed faculty applicationCurriculum Vitae (uploaded)Contact information for three current referencesLetter of interest (uploaded)Timeline:A review of applications will begin on May 20, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.Per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employmentThis position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. 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