Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

About the role

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. 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: 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 the state of Louisiana) seeks an Assistant Professor to join a dynamic team to teach a range of undergraduate communication courses in a variety formats (face to face, hybrid, online). The successful candidate will be a communication generalist willing to teach both introductory and upper-level courses with special consideration given to a candidate's area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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.
• Application Instructions:
• Please attach a Resume, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Additional Job Description:
• Competencies:
• None
• Special Instructions:
• 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.
• Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.
• Skills Needed:
• Preferred Skills:
• Posting Date:
• June 19, 2026
• Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
• July 20, 2026
• Additional Position Information:
• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

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