Job No: 556723

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Fresno

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

Department Department of Media, Communications and Journalism.

Position Summary Temporary faculty members will teach undergraduate courses in advertising and public relations, including:

MCJ 40: Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations (taught in-person)

MCn Design

MC Sales

MC to Influence

MC Planning

MCJ 155 Non-profit Public Relations

MC Writing to Influence

MC and Strategic Media or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

Instructor Responsibilities Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed, preparation, delivery, proctoring, and grading of lectures, office hours, assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Compensation Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). For a Master’s degree holder, the range is $5,507‑$6,677 per month for full‑time 15 WTUs. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range and are adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per term.

Anticipated Semester

Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026

Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD or MA in media, communication,



and journalism or a similar field, with an emphasis in advertising and/or public relations.

Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, evidenced through prior teaching experience and evaluations or other evidence.

Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Application Procedures

Review of applications begins rolling and may start as early as June 15, 2026 for Fall 2026 assignments.

Deadline for Fall 2026 consideration: July 1, 2026.

Deadline for Spring 2027 consideration: October 31, 2026.

Job announcement closing date: March 1, 2027.

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu. Search for the appropriate Job Announcement, create an applicant profile, or log in. Attach the following materials: a cover letter addressing qualifications and courses of interest; curriculum vitae; names and contact information of at least three professional references; and unofficial transcripts of all relevant educational programs. Letters of recommendation are not required unless requested by the committee.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Background Check A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment terminated based on the results of the background investigation.

📌 26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Advertising/Public Relations (Madrid)
🏢 Fresno State Library
📍 Madrid