Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

Louisiana State University; Alexandria (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, and vision ins.

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Various leave options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption for qualified pos.

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University of Alexandria seeks an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies to teach a range of undergraduate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The successful candidate will be a communication generalist with the ability to teach introductory and upper-level courses and contribute to curriculum development.

Responsibilities include maintaining a full teaching load, engaging with students, and participating in university service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication or related field.
• Terminal degree and teaching experience preferred.
• Dependent upon qualifications, rank may be Instructor or Assistant Professor; rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches courses as assigned.
• Maintains flexibility to teach in a variety of environments.
• Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates.
• Maintains high standards of classroom instruction.
• Regularly keeps office hours and engages with students in person and via email.
• Actively serves on university committees and participates in meetings.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and enhance professional skills.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Communication studies

Education

Master's degree in Communication or related field

Terminal degree and teaching experience preferred

Job description

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. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

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:

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:

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

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 (the fastest growing university in the state of Louisiana) seeks an Assistant Professor to join a dynamic team to teach a range of undergraduate communication courses in a variety formats (face to face, hybrid, online). The successful candidate will be a communication generalist willing to teach both introductory and upper-level courses with special consideration given to a candidate's area of specialization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position implies both competency in the discipline of Communication Studies as well as an enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring college students. LSUA is focused only on undergraduate education, and because of this, we place great emphasis on the scholarship of teaching. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a full-time annual teaching load, maintain involvement and interaction both with students and the university as a whole. At LSUA, we aren't afraid to work hard. We get involved, we set up our own tables, and we get excited about new dry erase markers. Academic rigor is a priority, but we're also looking for a team player who values collaboration and teamwork.

• 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

MINIMUM 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: Background check is required for hire. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or [e-mail]. 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

• 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 [e-mail]

LSU Overview

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.