Northwestern State University's Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts in Natchitoches, Louisiana, seeks an applicant for a 9-month, tenure-tracked, full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication positionbeginning Fall Semester 2024.

Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Submit 1) a letter of application, 2) an updated CV, 3) official transcripts (if not from NSU), 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and 5) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to:  Amber Miley, Administrative Assistant of New Media, Journalism, and Communications Arts, Northwestern State Univer, at mileya@nsula.edu. For full consideration, completed applications should be received no later than June 15, 2024.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

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*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be made to the individual receiving the application packet. 

Department: New Media/Journalism, Northwestern State University

Amber Miley at mileya@nsula.edu

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be a generalist able to teach both introductory courses and upper-level courses

• Qualifications: At least Master’s degree in Communication and related field plus teaching experience required

• ABD considered but degree required by time of hire

Responsibilities

• 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 provides services to the department and to the university

• 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

• Actively participates in the department’s recruiting efforts

• Advises students

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor