Professional-in-Residence (Political Communication)

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Manship School of Mass Communication invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track position as a Professional-in-Residence in Political Communication to begin Spring 2027. The PIR will teach four undergraduate courses per semester and contribute to the undergraduate core curriculum.

The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in a related field and substantial professional experience in governmental relations or political affairs, with potential to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching ability at the undergraduate level.
• Experience in political communication writing and media courses preferred.
• Ability to advise student organizations and participate in service activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in the political communication area.
• Assist with service activities and advising student organizations in lieu of a fourth course.

Skills

Teaching

Course planning

Education

Master's degree in mass communication, political science, public policy, or related field

Juris Doctor considered

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of industry experience (degree substitute)

Job description

Job Title

Professional-in-Residence (Political Communication)

Position Type

Faculty

Department

LSUAM Manship School of Mass Communication (Kim Bissell (00082011))

Work Location

Campbell B. Hodges Hall

Pay Grade

Academic

Job Description

The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track position as a Professional-in-Residence for the Political Communication area to begin in Spring 2027. We seek a distinguished communications practitioner with experience specifically in governmental relations, political affairs, or similar field, to teach four courses per semester in the undergraduate political communication curriculum as well as courses in the Manship School's undergraduate core curriculum. Courses could include political communication writing, the political communication capstone, introduction to political communication, media and the policy process, political communication research, as well as courses in media writing, visual communication, and other courses related to areas of expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in the Manship School of Mass Communication.
• In lieu of a fourth course, the PIR will assist with service activities and advising student organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in mass communication, political science, public policy, or related field; Juris Doctor will be considered; 7 years of experience.

Degree Substitute

• Bachelor's degree in mass communication, political science, public policy, or related field with professional work-related experience that clearly documents the qualifications to teach the course; 10 or more years of industry-related professional experience.

Additional Requirements

• FERPA -As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Authorization

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

About LSU

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