Part-Time Lecturer - Public Relations (Pool)

Job Description Summary

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour.

This position is ineligible for health, dental, and life insurance benefits through Chicago State University.


Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois’ only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.

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The Program in Communications, Media Arts and Theatre seeks applicants for a part-time, non-tenure track lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in Public Relations. Primary duties include teaching 1 or 2 courses during a 4.5 month semester. Faculty members are expected to teach, develop syllabi and teaching materials related to courses taught, and hold regular office hours. Faculty are hired, evaluated, and retained on the basis of conditions covered in the Union Contract. Required Education An MA or PhD in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field, is required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities We are seeking who is capable of teaching undergraduate courses covering the theory and practice of Public Relations. Professional experience in a public relations position is also preferred. Preferred Qualifications University level teaching experience preferred Posting Information Open Date 02/21/2025 Close Date 06/30/2025 Pass Message Fail Message Special Instructions to Applicants