Full-Time Lecturer Daily Titan Advertising Adviser Job at Indigenous Journalists

Department of Communications

College of Communications

Full-Time Lecturer

Fall 2025

The Department of Communications invites applications for a Daily Titan Advertising Adviser / Full-Time Lecturer with appointment starting Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach an equivalent of 15 weighted teaching units (WTUs) each semester (i.e., a full-time position) to be fulfilled through teaching units and to oversee Daily Titan business operations.

Position

The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the advertising, marketing, and distribution teams, ensuring all new student team members are properly trained, and coordinating the financial and operational aspects of the Daily Titan. This role involves attending sales and marketing trainings, processing paperwork for student scholarships, and conducting regular check-ins with student team members. Additionally, the adviser supports the sales and marketing teams by setting sales goals, holding regular meetings, and addressing client questions. They also work closely with the student employee accountant to ensure proper training and review of financial reports, as well as with national brokers who require a higher level of documentation and analytics at the end of their clients’ campaigns. Administrative duties include coordinating with university departments, organizing student workshops, submitting budget proposals, and other duties necessary to operate a successful student publication within a public university environment. The candidate may be expected to teach occasional evening and online classes.

During the summer, the adviser finalizes recruitment efforts for the fall semester, oversees summer student staff activities, and ensures all client contracts are fulfilled. They work with national brokers on campaign documentation, reconcile budgets, and process financial paperwork. The adviser also submits award entries, coordinates training workshops, and updates the Daily Titan media kit. Summer work is a separate appointment with additional compensation.

This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and effective communication and coordination with various stakeholders including the editor-in-chief and newsroom / editorial faculty adviser to ensure the smooth operation of the Daily Titan.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mass communication / advertising or a closely related field.
• Three or more years of professional experience in advertising, advertising sales or related field.
• Proficiency in assessing media pricing and updating marketing materials.
• Dedication to leading and mentoring students, student development, and educational excellence.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and coordinating expenses.
• Familiarity with advertising or sales software such as CRM databases.
• Ability to work effectively with various departments and stakeholders.
• Aptitude for addressing and resolving issues promptly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit , choose full-time faculty, search for the position REQ#545147 and provide the following required materials :

This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and / or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria :

The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.

Please direct all questions about the position to : Robert Meeds, Department Search Committee Chair, at rmeeds@fullerton.edu or 657-278-2177.

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by February 28, 2025. The anticipated appointment is August 2025.

Compensation

This is a non-tenure track, Lecturer position, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and funds availability. The Lecturer classification salary range is $5,507 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated job range depends on qualifications and should not exceed $ 6,221.10 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and / or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( ).

CSUF Benefits

An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health / vision / dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit .

CSU Policies

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

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In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.

Applications close : Open until filled

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Salary : $5,507 - $13,224