"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Mass Communication"

Position Information

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
• Serves 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

None specified

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: No
• Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds: Daily
• 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: Not Required
• Travel: Occasionally
• Extended Work Hours: Not Required

Posting Detail Information

Location: Lorman
Open Date: 11/12/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes