Job Details

Professional-in-Residence (Journalism)

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 newsgathering, 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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.

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 (225) ###-####.

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, nextSource 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.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-###-#### or email ...@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.