Assistant Professor - Journalism/Mass Communication

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Holiday schedule

Professional development

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) seeks an Assistant Professor in Journalism and Mass Communication. The tenure-track role focuses on teaching undergraduate courses, developing curricula, advising students, and conducting research to advance the department and accreditation processes.

The candidate will contribute to program assessment, engage in scholarly activities, and provide service to the college and university.

Qualifications

• Professional training and teaching experience at the university level are essential.
• Active research record and potential for scholarly activity.
• PhD in mass communication, journalism, media or closely related field with teaching background.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in journalism and mass communication.
• Conduct and publish research; engage in program assessment and accreditation-related activities.
• Advise and mentor students; participate in recruitment and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research experience

Professional training

Education

PhD in mass communication or related field

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

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

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

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

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 Number: EPA3199

Open Date: 09/14/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available: August 2027

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more

• 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

Applicant Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
5. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
6. Other Document
7. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts