Assistant Professor - Journalism/Mass Communication

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

E-Verify participation

Health benefits

Vacation and sick leave

TSERS retirement

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Journalism and Mass Communication to teach undergraduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to research, outreach, and accreditation efforts.

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in mass communication or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline; the department emphasizes teaching excellence and scholarship in a historically Black university setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mass communication, journalism, or a closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in journalism and mass communication.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish findings.
• Advise and mentor students; participate in recruitment and curriculum development.
• Engage in accreditation procedures, program assessment, and service to the department and university.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research experience

Professional training

Education

Ph.D. in mass communication, journalism, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The primary responsibilities for this 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication include teaching undergraduate-level courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities, and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment, and service to the department, College, and University as needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Mass Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations, which are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). The Department has over 430 majors. The mission of the Department is to prepare students with a high-quality education necessary to succeed as professionals and critical thinkers and to become productive citizens of their communities, the nation, and the world. We cultivate diversity, interdisciplinary learning, creativity, freedom of expression, mutual respect, ethical conduct, social responsibility, and expertise in journalism and mass communication. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members. N.C. A&T is a public, land‑grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher‑education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have Ph.D. in mass communication, journalism, media or in a closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Earned a Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communications or Media. Additionally, Candidates with the following are preferred:

• Professional training
• Teaching experience at the University level
• Research experience at the University level

Eligibility for Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement

On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site)

Position Information

• Working Title: Assistant Professor - Journalism/Mass Communication
• Position Number: 007808
• Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track: Yes
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months
• Organizational Division: Journalism & Mass Comm
• Organizational Location: College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• Organizational Unit: Journalism & Mass Comm

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA3199
• Open Date: 09/14/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Date Position Available: August 2027

Additional Details

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Aff no one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.