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Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

LocationLSU - Alexandria
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentLiberal Arts
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
About Us:
Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUA ASA - Liberal Arts (Brenda R Ellington (00009758))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
DEPARTMENT: Communication & Arts, College of Liberal Arts
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
SUPERVISOR: Dean, College of Liberal Arts
PURPOSE: The Communication Studies Program at Louisiana State University of Alexandria seeks an Assistant Professor to join a dynamic team to teach a range of undergraduate communication courses in a variety of formats (face to face, hybrid, online). The successful candidate will be a communication generalist willing to teach both introductory and upper-level courses.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be required to maintain a full-time annual teaching load of 12 hours per semester, develop and maintain an active investment in scholarship, provide academic advising and/or mentoring, and commit to quality involvement and interaction both with students and the university as a whole.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
· Plans and teaches courses as assigned
· Maintains flexibility and willingness to teach in a variety of environments
· Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, coordinates lectures, tests,
and evaluates
· Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction
· Regularly keeps office hours and maintains willingness to be receptive to students both in person and through email
· Actively serves on university committees
· Actively participates in institutional meetings
· Demonstrates willingness to learn and enhance professional skills through
regular professional development and other activities appropriate to higher
education faculty
· Stays updated on new information and developments in field of instruction
· Assists with curriculum development
· Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Communication or related field. Terminal degree and teaching experience preferred. Dependent upon qualifications, candidate may be hired as an Instructor or Assistant Professor; rank will be commensurate
with qualifications.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or [email protected].
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
September 9, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 26, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [email protected]
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