Department of Journalism & Mass Communication Temporary Faculty PoolThe 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 Leñador.
- Contribute feature content in Osprey magazine.
- 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.
See Department website here: https://journalism.humboldt.edu/
Courses/Areas of Specialization
Courses offered by the department include Beginning Reporting, Radio Production, Public Relations, Media Research, Media Ethics, and more.
See full listing of course offerings here: https://registrar.humboldt.edu/catalog/
Qualifications
Please see each area below for required and preferred qualifications.
Courses listed below may not be offered, or available every term. Please check with the hiring department for possibile assignments or available courses for the academic year.
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 160 El Leñador Newspaper
- 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 360 Advanced El Leñador Newspaper
- 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
- AHSS 106 Humboldt Media
- 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 full-time (15 weighted teaching units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules below are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six (6) monthly payments for each full semester.
The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:
Lecturer A $4,530 - $6,056
Lecturer B $5,405 - $11,994
Lecturer C $6,190 - $13,172
Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range .
For more information on how Academic Year faculty are paid, see the Explanation of the Distribution of Pay .
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.
Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). The Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Humboldt currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff, many from local area California Indian tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures, with resources in Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People's Week, and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/nativeprograms/
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. 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 CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. Maintaining eligibility to work in the United States is a condition of employment. Cal Poly Humboldt does not sponsor H-1B visas for staff, management, or temporary faculty positions and we are not an E-Verify employer. See the policy and other resources located here: https://hraps.humboldt.edu/faculty-immigration-resources . Please contact aps@humboldt.edu if you have questions.
New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10 year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.
Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hr@humboldt.edu
Advertised: Mar 01 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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