Assistant Professor​/Student Media Adviser

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The mission of the Department of Mass Communication is to prepare students for careers and study in mass communication. The department offers engaged learning, student media and research experiences and connections to professional practice opportunities.

The person in this position serves as a faculty member in the Department of Mass Communication and teaches core and concentration courses in the department’s Journalism concentration. The faculty member also serves as adviser for the department’s student news publication, the Campus Echo.

As student media adviser, the faculty member is expected to translate their professional expertise in multimedia writing, reporting, storytelling, and production into teaching and mentoring student journalists. In addition, as student media adviser, the faculty member is expected to recruit and train student media staff members, promote and guide external student competition in student media, advocate for student press freedom, manage the budget, and develop innovative approaches to the challenges facing student media.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• An awareness of, understanding of and commitment to the history, culture, and traditions of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
• A willingness to stay current with student media trends and issues.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design in mass communication, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of measurement of instructional outcomes.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Understanding of appropriate learning strategies as well as problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Minimum Education/Experience

• A terminal degree in mass communication, communication studies, media studies, or a closely related field.
• Multiple years of experience in guiding student news media or appropriate related professional experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.