Assistant Professor/Student Media Adviser

North Carolina Central University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University seeks a faculty member for the Department of Mass Communication to teach journalism courses, advise student media, and engage in research. The role invites candidates committed to academic growth and community engagement, fostering a rich educational environment at a historically Black institution.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

Qualifications

• Commitment to HBCU history and culture.
• Expertise in multimedia writing and reporting.
• Experience in guiding student media.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and concentration courses in journalism.
• Advise the department's student news publication.
• Engage in scholarly research and service activities.

Skills

Knowledge of mass communication

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Terminal degree in mass communication

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central 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.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 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.

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Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number F610208

Appointment Type

Appointment Type 3 year

FTE

FTE .75 = 40 hours/week, 9 months

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Department of Mass Communication is to prepare students for careers and study in mass communication. The department offers engaged learning, student media and research experiences and connections to professional practice opportunities. The department values the comprehensive preparation of graduates with an understanding of the ethical, practical, and theoretical foundations in the field and an understanding of and appreciation for a variety of cultures.

The Department of Mass Communication offers a B.A. degree with five concentrations: Broadcast Media, Digital Filmmaking, Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations. The department also includes the award-winning student media outlets the Campus Echo newspaper, the Central News student newscast, and the web-based student radio station AudioNet. The department also maintains student NABJ and PRSSA chapters, and a recently renovated television studio, and has access to NPR radio station WNCU -FM 90.7. The department is also responsible for providing courses that meet the General Education Curriculum speech requirement.

Primary Purpose of Position

The person in this position serves as a faculty member in the Department of Mass Communication and teaches core and concentration courses in the department’s Journalism concentration. The faculty member also serves as adviser for the department’s student news publication, the Campus Echo.

As student media adviser, the faculty member is expected to translate their professional expertise in multimedia writing, reporting, storytelling, and production into teaching and mentoring student journalists. In addition, as student media adviser, the faculty member is expected to recruit and train student media staff members, promote and guide external student competition in student media, advocate for student press freedom, manage the budget, and develop innovative approaches to the challenges facing student media.

In addition to being an effective teacher, a mentor, and director of co-curricular student media experiences, the faculty member is expected to be actively involved in scholarly research and/or creative activity at a level leading to promotion and tenure at the University, to be active in professional organizations that help the department enhance its co-curricular student media experiences, and to participate in service activities in the department, the college, the university, and the profession that help advance the department’s vision and mission, including contributing to curriculum assessment and accreditation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• An awareness of, understanding of and commitment to the history, culture, and traditions of a Historically Black College or University ( HBCU ).
• A willingness to stay current with student media trends and issues.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design in mass communication, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of measurement of instructional outcomes.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Understanding of appropriate learning strategies as well as problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• A terminal degree in mass communication, communication studies, media studies, or a closely related field.
• Multiple years of experience in guiding student news media or appropriate related professional experience.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

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Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function

Function Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Engage in teaching, evaluation, and other instruction-related duties and

responsibilities that help the department achieve its mission and meet the goals of

the University — including recruitment and retention, supporting, and guiding

external student competition, participating in assessment activities related to areas of

instruction, and helping students develop high-quality portfolio content related to their

concentration of study.

Serve as adviser for student media. Educates administrators, faculty and others about the role

of student media, student media leaders and the adviser.

Function

Function Research

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Participate in scholarly research and/or creative activity at a level that would lead to

promotion and tenure at the University.

Function

Function Public Service

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Serve as academic advisor for students, providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for students in the department’s various concentrations.
• Provide service to the department, college, and University as appropriate to help achieve their respective missions, including attending departmental staff meetings and college faculty meetings regularly; participating in activities appropriate to the academic field or profession; and attending Convocation, Commencement, and other all-University functions.

Function

Function Budgeting

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Develop and oversee budget planning and processes for student media
• Review and approve publication budget requests
• Allocate funds to different functions
• Optimize budgets based on spend data and performance
• Present annual budgets to campus administrators
  
  

Function

Function Advocacy Skills

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Clearly and preemptively communicates advising philosophy and style to administrators so they know what to expect when something occurs
• Establishes collegial, professional relationships with networks of people on campus
• Conducts or assists student leaders in conducting public relations and keeping the community informed about the organization’s successes

Posting Number

Posting Number F000133

Open Date

Open Date 05/29/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 07/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central 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.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 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.

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

List of References

Optional Documents

Teaching Philosophy

Other Document

DD-214 (Veterans Only)

Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

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