Lecturer - Journalism and Mass Comm

North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

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Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro seeks a full-time, 9-month Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication to teach four courses per semester in Mass Media Production and core JOMC curriculum.

Responsibilities include student advising, career mentoring, and service on committees; collaboration with colleagues across CAHSS; degree requirements include Master’s in journalism or related field and at least five years teaching and professional experience.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in journalism, mass communication, media or a closely related field.
At least five years of teaching and professional experience preferred.
Experience producing multimedia content across platforms.

Responsibilities

Teach four courses per semester in Mass Media Production and core JOMC courses.
Advise students and mentor career development.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Media production

Advising students

Education

Master’s degree in journalism or closely related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 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 and sex offender background checks. 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 Affimative Action Employer. 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.

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

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.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

This is a full-time, 9-month non-tenure track lecturer position in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication ( JOMC ). Lecturers teach four courses per semester in Mass Media Production as well as in core JOMC curriculum. Classes will be assigned as needed by the Department Chair. Additional duties assigned by the Department Chair may include, but are not limited to, student academic advising and career mentoring, serving on departmental/college and university committees. This position is expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff within the Department, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and University.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The department is housed within the University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. About 430 of the College’s students are majors in the Journalism and Mass Communication Department, which plans to establish a graduate program. The department is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications ( ACEJMC ). The mission of the Department is to prepare students with the high-quality education necessary to succeed as professionals and critical thinkers and to become productive citizens of their communities, the nation, and the world.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ( CAHSS ) enrolls more than 1,950 students and has more than 130 faculty members. CAHSS houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History & Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. The CAHSS Dean’s Office has administrative oversight/responsibility for the six academic units and affiliated programs of the College, as well as for its faculty & staff.

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.

Master’s degree in journalism, mass communication, media or in a closely related field with professional experience in media-related platforms

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

At least five years of teaching and professional experience is preferred with proven skills in producing multimedia content on multiple platforms, ranging from print media and television to radio, film and Social Media.

Required License or Certification

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

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

Working Title Lecturer - Journalism and Mass Comm

Position Number

Position Number 000545

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

FTE

40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Journalism & Mass Comm

Organizational Location

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit

Journalism & Mass Comm

Posting Number

EPA3247

Open Date

10/15/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

August 2027

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