Assistant Professor of Communication Studies 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 (the fastest growing university in thestate of Louisiana) seeks an Assistant Professor to join a dynamic team to teach a range of undergraduate communication courses in a varietyformats (face to face, hybrid, online). The successful candidate will be a communication generalist willing to teach both introductory andupper-level courses with special consideration given to a candidate's area of specialization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Thisposition implies both competency in the discipline of Communication Studies as well as an enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring collegestudents. LSUA is focused only on undergraduate education, and because of this, we place great emphasis on the scholarship of teaching. Thesuccessful candidate will be required to maintain a full-time annual teaching load, maintain involvement and interaction both with studentsand the university as a whole. At LSUA, we aren't afraid to work hard. We get involved, we set up our own tables, and we get excited aboutnew dry erase markers. Academic rigor is a priority, but we're also looking for a team player who values collaboration and teamwork. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Plans and teaches courses as assigned Maintains flexibility andwillingness to teach in a variety of environments Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, coordinates lectures, tests, andevaluates Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction Regularly keeps office hours and maintainswillingness 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 regularprofessional development and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty Stays updated on new information anddevelopments in field of instruction Assists with curriculum development Performs other duties as assigned by thesupervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Communication or related field. Terminal degree and teachingexperience preferred. Dependent upon qualifications, candidate may be hired as an Instructor or Assistant Professor; rank will becommensurate with qualifications.

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume, a cover letter, 3 letters ofrecommendation and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Background check is required forhire.