Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

Louisiana State University; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University of Alexandria invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats and maintain a 12-hour annual teaching load per semester while engaging in scholarship and mentoring.

Required is a Master’s degree in Communication or related field; a terminal degree and teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication or related field is required.
• Terminal degree and teaching experience preferred.
• Rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches courses as assigned.
• Maitains flexibility to teach in various environments.
• Prepares syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintains office hours and responds to students by email.
• Serves on university committees and participates in meetings.
• Engages in professional development and curriculum development.
• Stays updated on new information in the field.

Education

Master’s degree in Communication or related field

Terminal degree and teaching experience preferred

Job description

About Us

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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

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. Competencies: None

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.

Posting Information

Posting Date: September 9, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 26, 2026

HCM Contact Information

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