Assistant Professor of Practice in Communication Studies
Louisiana State University - Careers
·Jun 23, 2026
- Location
- LSU - Alexandria, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Mid
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Category
- Design
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Office
- Closing date
- Jun 28, 2026
- Source
- Workday
Description
About Us:
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.
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Professor of Practice in Communication Studies
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUA ASA - Liberal Arts (Brenda R Ellington (00009758))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
Department: Communication & Arts, College of Liberal Arts
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Practice in Graphic Design
Supervisor: Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Purpose:
The College of Liberal Arts is seeking a full-time assistant professor of practice to teach in the discipline of Communication Studies as well as work directly with Engaged Teaching and Leaming to provide faculty with multimedia assistance in their courses.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be required to maintain a part-time annual teaching load of9 hours per semester and assist Engaged Teaching and Learning's Center for Teaching Excellence in providing direct support to faculty for all multimedia and digital content needs. The candidate will also supervise the new content creation lab and production studio and assist with scheduling for these spaces. Finally, the candidate will commit to quality involvement and interaction both with students and the university as a whole.
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
· Provide instruction and support to faculty through Engaged Teaching and Leaming
· Supervise the content creation lab and production studio housed in Mulder Hall serving as point person for these spaces
· Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor/s
Qualifications:
Relevant experience in media and content creation. Further graduate study encouraged.
Hours:
Eight (8) hours per day, Monday - Friday 40 hours a week
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Application Instructions:Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or [email protected].
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
June 23, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
June 28, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA 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):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [email protected]
