Assistant professor Jobs in Durham, NC

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Position Information

Working Title : [Insert Working Title Here]

Position Number : F616001

Appointment Type : Permanent - Full Time

FTE : 1=9 / 10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview :

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit :

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 department values the comprehensive preparation of graduates with an understanding of the ethical, practical, and theoretical foundations in the field and an understanding of and appreciation for a variety of cultural perspectives.

Primary Purpose of Position :

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 Broadcast Media and Digital Filmmaking concentrations. The faculty member should also have an awareness of and be able to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the history, culture, and traditions of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

The faculty member is expected to have the ability to translate their professional experience into teaching and mentoring students in using the latest and creative storytelling tools and techniques to craft, write, shoot, and edit imaginative original content, using social media platforms to gather information and promote their content, as well as promoting and guiding external student competition in the Broadcast Media and Digital Filmmaking concentrations.

The faculty member is expected to be actively involved in scholarly research and / or creative activity at a level that would lead to promotion and tenure at the University and is expected to be active in academic and professional organizations that help the department enhance its curriculum and co-curricular media experiences. The person in the position will also be expected to contribute to curriculum development and assessment and to participate in service activities related to the department, the College, the University, and the profession.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• 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, enlighten, and entertain using 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.
• Knowledge of innovative developments in the business of mass communication, including the use of Artificial Intelligence as a tool in media production.

A terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA) in mass communication or in a closely related field is required, with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Mass Communication. Professional experience in producing news content viewed on multimedia platforms and / or film and media production is highly preferred, along with a creative agenda that advances the field and contributes to interdisciplinary grant opportunities.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation : n / a

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.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies :

Function Instructional :

Engage in teaching, evaluation, and other instruction-related duties and responsibilities that help the department achieve its mission and meet the goals of the University — including recruitment and retention, supporting, and guiding external student competition, participating in assessment activities related to areas of instruction, and helping students develop high-quality portfolio content related to their concentration of study.

Function Research :

Participate in scholarly research and / or creative activity at a level that would lead to promotion and tenure at the University.

Function Public Service :

Serve as academic advisor for students, providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for students in the department’s various concentrations.

Provide service to the department, college, and University as appropriate to help achieve their respective missions, including attending departmental staff meetings and college faculty meetings regularly; participating in activities appropriate to the academic field or profession; and attending Convocation, Commencement, and other all-University functions.

Posting Number : F000114

Open Date : 04 / 21 / 2025

Close Date : Open Until Filled

Date Position Available : 07 / 01 / 2025

Required Documents :

Resume / CV

Cover Letter

Teaching Philosophy

Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

List of References

Optional Documents :

Writing Sample

DD-214 (Veterans Only)

Multimedia File

Supplemental Questions

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