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Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

Location: LSU - Alexandria

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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

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.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

September 9, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 26, 2026

Additional Position Information:

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

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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