Assistant Professor​/Student Media Adviser

Pre-Employment Requirements

• 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; those seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NG23A form. A certificate of release or discharge from active duty must be provided with the application.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central 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.

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11‑12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, known as “The City of Medicine.” As a faculty member in the Department of Mass Communication, you will contribute to a legacy of academic excellence and community impact.

The Department of Mass Communication prepares students for careers in mass communication. It offers engaged learning, student media, research experiences, and connections to professional practice, emphasizing ethical, practical, and theoretical foundations.

The faculty member will teach core and concentration courses in the Journalism concentration, serve as adviser for the student news publication Campus Echo, and mentor student journalists. Responsibilities also include recruiting and training student media staff, guiding external student competition participation, advocating for student press freedom, managing the student media budget, and developing innovative approaches to media challenges.

• Awareness and commitment to the history, culture, and traditions of an HBCU.
• Willingness to stay current with student media trends and issues.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design in mass communication.
• Knowledge of measurement of instructional outcomes.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques.
• Understanding of appropriate learning strategies and strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• 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 related professional experience.

• Instructional
  • Engage in teaching, evaluation, and other instruction‑related duties to support the department’s mission.
  • Recruit and retain students and guide them in developing high‑quality portfolio content.
  • Support and guide external student competition participation.
  • Participate in assessment activities related to instruction.
• Research
  • Participate in scholarly research and/or creative activity at a level that leads to promotion and tenure.
• Public Service
  • Serve as academic advisor for students, providing educational guidance and assistance.
  • Provide service to the department, college, and university, attending staff meetings, faculty meetings, and university functions.
• Budgeting
  • Develop and oversee budget planning for student media.
  • Review and approve publication budget requests and allocate funds.
  • Optimize budgets based on spend data and performance.
  • Present annual budgets to campus administrators.
• Advocacy Skills
  • Communicate advising philosophy and style to administrators.
  • Establish collegial, professional relationships on campus.
  • Assist student leaders in public relations and community communications.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Document
• DD‑214 (Veterans Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

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.