Assistant Professor – Communication Studies
Job Description
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 – Communication Studies
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUA ASA – Liberal Arts (Brenda R Ellington (00009758))
Work Location:
LSU – Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
Location: campus and online
Pay: $55,000
Begin: August 2023 or until filled
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 generalist able to teach both introductory courses and upper-level courses. A specialization in digital storytelling and/or multimedia communication is preferred. We especially welcome candidates who can teach courses such as Digital Content Creation, Social Media: Story and Strategy, and Digital Storytelling.
The successful candidate will be required to maintain a full-time annual teaching load, 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.
Qualifications: Masters degree in Communication and related field plus teaching experience required. Terminal degree preferred. ABD considered but degree required by time of hire. Dependent upon qualifications, position may be designated as an Instructor or Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities:
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
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Application Instructions:
or initial screening, please submit a Resume/CV, a cover letter, letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts required upon hire.
Posting Date:
July 24, 2023
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
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!
Remote Work – Positions approved to work remotely 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:
LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA’s . Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( hrm@lsua.edu ).
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Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu
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