Professional-in-Residence; Journalism

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B. Hodges Halltime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 27 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
January 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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Title:

Professional-in-Residence (Journalism)## Position Type:

Faculty## Department:

LSUAM Manship School of Mass Communication (Kim Bissell ))##

Work Location:

Campbell

B. Hodges Hall## Pay Grade:

Academic##

Job Description:

The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track position as a Professional-in-Residence for the Journalism Area to begin in Fall 2026. Applications will be reviewed beginning in January 2026. We seek a distinguished journalism practitioner to teach four courses per semester in the undergraduate core curriculum and/or courses in media writing, introduction to broadcast, broadcast advanced news gathering, TV news producing, broadcast capstone, and other courses related to areas of expertise.

In lieu of a fourth course, the PIR will work with and support LSU Student Media.
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* Job Responsibilities:

** Teach up to four undergraduate courses per semester in the Manship School of Mass Communication. In lieu of a fourth course, the PIR will assist with LSU Student Media as needed.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Master's degree in mass communication or related field with 8 years of related experience.
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* Additional Requirements:

*** FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center.

In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.## Additional

Job Description:

## Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts, if needed are required prior to hire.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the Manship School of Mass Communication at .## Posting Date:

October 24, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 31, 2026## Additional Position Information:
** Background Check
- ** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
** Benefits
- ** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, next Source Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.##

Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain…