Professional-in-Residence (Journalism) Job at Louisiana State University in New

Professional-in-Residence (Journalism) page is loaded## Professional-in-Residence (Journalism)locations: Campbell B. Hodges Halltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 27 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00110466## ****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:Professional-in-Residence (Journalism)## Position Type:Faculty## Department:LSUAM Manship School of Mass Communication (Kim Bissell (00082011))## Work Location:Campbell B. Hodges Hall## Pay Grade:Academic## Job Description:The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track position as a Professional-in-Residence for the Journalism Area to begin in Fall 2026. Applications will be reviewed beginning in January 2026. We seek a distinguished journalism practitioner to teach four courses per semester in the undergraduate core curriculum and/or courses in media writing, introduction to broadcast, broadcast advanced newsgathering, TV news producing, broadcast capstone, and other courses related to areas of expertise. In lieu of a fourth course, the PIR will work with and support LSU Student Media.**Job Responsibilities:**Teach up to four undergraduate courses per semester in the Manship School of Mass Communication. In lieu of a fourth course, the PIR will assist with LSU Student Media as needed.**Minimum Qualifications:**Master's degree in mass communication or related field with 8 years of related experience.**Additional Requirements:*** FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts, if needed are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the Manship School of Mass Communication at (225) 578-1899.## Posting Date:October 24, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):January 31, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University at Shreveport* LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans* LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport* The Health Care Services Division* Louisiana State University Agricultural Center* Pennington Biomedical Research Center* Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeIn implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:* Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and* Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr