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Lecturer in Communication AY 2025-26
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: March 21, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Communication within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, is seeking to make appointments at the Lecturer Academic Year (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) level. Responsibilities entail the effective instruction of students, teaching classes in accordance with course objectives and published schedules, advising students on academic matters and maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area.
The Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.
A complete description of the courses for which Lecturers are being sought may be found on the Communication jobs page. Candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available.
The position is in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus.
Qualifications
• Must be at ABD or have a Ph.D. in Communication or a related discipline, such as Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Anthropology, Linguistics, or Information/Media Technology.
Candidates with at least 7 years of professional industry experience in media, journalism, or communication at the time of application submission may be considered in lieu of a Ph.D.
• Teaching Experience Relevant to Course Topic
• Candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity and will make a strong and meaningful contribution to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.
• Candidate with evidence of strong teaching experience are preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Proof of Degree - PhD in Communication or related field completed prior to appointment.
Proof of degree may be official or unofficial transcripts, or a letter on institutional letterhead confirming completion of degree.
If using professional experience in lieu of a PhD, please upload a short statement explaining the substitution.
Teaching Evaluations - Most recent two years of teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Authorization of Release of Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.
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About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer advancing academic excellence across the board. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy, local, state, and federal laws.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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