Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Mass Communication Job at Alcorn State Univer

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Mass Communication

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Job Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Mass Communication

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posted Salary Range: $55,000

Employment Status: Full Time

Department: English, Languages, and Mass Communication

Job Summary

The incumbent will teach a 4/4 course load including classes focused on Multimedia/Digital Media to properly accommodate students enrolled in courses including those focused on multimedia and digital media creation, such as video production, animation, web design, and social media, while ensuring courses taught contain defined syllabi components, level and rigor of content, assessment and evaluation of student learning, outcomes and instructional effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrating excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Supporting continuous improvement of academic programs and departmental goals
• Collaborating effectively with departments across all levels of the University
• Communicating clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats
• Experience in working with a diverse student population
• Maintaining strong organizational skills and timely responsiveness
• Promoting collegiality and teamwork in an academic environment

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching, managing, motivating, evaluating and advising students
• Interact with students in an appropriate, professional manner
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, student performance data, attendance policies, textbook choices and assessments
• Attend classes regularly as scheduled, maintaining requisite number of office hours
• Maintain effective written and verbal communication with students, faculty, and department chair or designee
• Serve on departmental and University committees, as assigned
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA and other regulatory legislations

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication, Journalism or related field

Five (5) years teaching experience at the college or university level

Licensing and Certifications

EEO / ADA Statement

Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices.

Physical Requirements

• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas No
• Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds Daily
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds Not Required
• Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds Not Required
• Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds Not Required
• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required

Travel

Occasionally

Extended Work Hours

Not Required

Posting Details

Position End Date (if temporary):

Open Date: 11/12/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Lorman

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
• Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
• Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents

Optional documents may be submitted.

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