News and Record-Janice Byrant Howroyd Endowed Professor

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

12 paid holidays

Retirement TSERS

403b / 457b

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro seeks a News & Record-Janice Bryant Howroyd Endowed Professor, a 9-month, full professor appointment.

The candidate will advance research in global communication, journalism, strategic communication, mass media, or new media, while leading teaching and mentoring for graduate programs and supporting accreditation and program assessment.

Qualifications

PhD in communication, journalism, mass media, strategic communication, or closely related field.
18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses, conduct research, and mentor students.
Recruit students and contribute to curriculum development.
Engage in scholarly activities and service to department, college and university.

Skills

Graduate program development

Curriculum development

Grant writing

Fundraising

Assessment experience

Education

PhD in communication, journalism, mass media, strategic communication

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication invitesapplications for the News & Record-Janice Bryant HowroydEndowed Professor position, a 9-month, appointment at the rank ofFull Professor. We are seeking an accomplished and notablecandidate with expertise in either global communication,journalism, strategic communication, mass media, and/or new media;and with a focus on not only furthering their own research andpublication in the discipline but also fosteringresearch/collaborative efforts for the Department’s faculty andstudents.

The primary responsibilities for this position include teachingundergraduate level courses, conducting research, student mentoringand recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarlyactivities and all other activities required for tenure. Otherresponsibilities may include, but are not limited to, engaging inaccreditation procedures, program assessment and service to thedepartment, College and University as needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is housedwithin the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Itoffers a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in MassMedia Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations,which are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education inJournalism and Mass Communication ( ACEJMC ). The Department hasover 430 majors. The mission of the Department is to preparestudents with high quality education necessary to succeed asprofessionals and critical thinkers and to become productivecitizens of their communities, the nation and the world. Wecultivate diversity, interdisciplinary learning, creativity,freedom of expression, mutual respect, ethical conduct, socialresponsibility, and expertise in journalism and masscommunication.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses theDepartments of Criminal Justice, English, History and PoliticalScience, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, andVisual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reportsto the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs andenrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-timefaculty members.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 studentsin Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degreeprograms, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It isAmerica’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering andAgricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top fiveproducer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Artsand Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’sdegrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies andRelated 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 STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised toachieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital roleasa higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBCfinancial network.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in communication, journalism, mass media, strategiccommunication, or a closely related field, with 18 graduate credithours in the teaching discipline from an accreditedinstitution.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

Five or more years experience in graduate program development,curriculum development, grant writing, fundraising and assessmentexperience are preferred.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon‑site)

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in NorthCarolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned dutystation.

Position Information

Working Title

News and Record-Janice Byrant Howroyd Endowed Professor

Position Number

003779

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 Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3121

Open Date

09/14/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications received bythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

Date Position Available

August 2027

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude the following and more;