Lecturer - Journalism and Mass Comm

Please see Special Instructions for more details.You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible EmployeesCommunity Service LeaveAetna – State Health Benefits of North CarolinaNCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore Discountand moreThis position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.Posting Details Classification Information Classification TypeEHRA Position Overview Primary Purpose of PositionThis is a full-time, 9-month non-tenure track lecturer position in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC). Lecturers teach four courses per semester in Mass Media Production as well as in core JOMC curriculum. Classes will be assigned as needed by the Department Chair. Additional duties assigned by the Department Chair may include, but are not limited to, student academic advising and career mentoring, serving on departmental/college and university committees. This position is expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff within the Department, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and University.Primary Function of Organizational UnitThe department is housed within the University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. About 430 of the College’s students are majors in the Journalism and Mass Communication Department, which plans to establish a graduate program. The department is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). The mission of the Department is to prepare students with the high-quality education necessary to succeed as professionals and critical thinkers and to become productive citizens of their communities, the nation, and the world.The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) enrolls more than 1,950 students and has more than 130 faculty members. CAHSS houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History & Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. The CAHSS Dean’s Office has administrative oversight/responsibility for the six academic units and affiliated programs of the College, as well as for its faculty & staff.N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.Minimum RequirementsMaster’s degree in journalism, mass communication, media or in a closely related field with professional experience in media-related platformsPreferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, EducationAt least five years of teaching and professional experience is preferred with proven skills in producing multimedia content on multiple platforms, ranging from print media and television to radio, film and Social Media.Required License or CertificationIs this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) Position Information Working TitleLecturer - Journalism and Mass CommPosition Number000545Recruitment Salary RangeCommensurate with education and experienceFLSAExemptAppointment TypePermanent - Full-timeTenure TrackNoFTE40 hours/week, 9 monthsIf Time Limited, Appointment LengthOrganizational DivisionJournalism & Mass CommOrganizational LocationCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesOrganizational UnitJournalism & Mass Comm Posting Detail Information Posting NumberEPA3247Open Date10/15/2026Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until FilledOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the searchDate Position AvailableAugust 2027Special Instructions to ApplicantYou must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible EmployeesCommunity Service LeaveAetna – State Health Benefits of North CarolinaNCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore Discountand moreThis position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.Quick LinkSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying. NCA&T WebsiteUNC System Job BoardIndeed.comNCA&T EmployeeChronicle of Higher EducationInside Higher EdHigher Education Recruitment ConsortiumOther_____________ If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the position: (Open Ended Question)Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCover LetterCurriculum VitaeBachelor's Degree - Copy of transcriptsMaster's Degree - Copy of transcriptsOptional DocumentsTeaching PhilosophyLetter of Reference 1Letter of Reference 2Letter of Reference 3Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)Other DocumentOther Degree - Copy of transcripts