F0161- Department Chair Mass Communications and Journalism

Title: F0161- Department Chair Mass Communications and Journalism

State Role Title: Associate Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University, a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU), invites dynamic and visionary leaders to apply for the position of Department Chair in the Department of Mass Communications and Journalism (MCJR). We seek a collaborative leader who is committed to academic excellence and innovation, with a passion for fostering student success and empowering a student body. The university is situated in Norfolk, Virginia, within a top-fifty media market, providing an excellent backdrop for hands-on learning and professional engagement. The Department Chair will provide strategic leadership and administration for the department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing curriculum development and assessment
• Supporting faculty and staff in their professional growth
• Foster a culture of research and creative activities among faculty and students
• Managing departmental budgets and resources
• Facilitating collaborations with industry professionals and academic partners
• Enhancing the department's presence in national organizations such as AEJMC and NABJ
• Supporting student media initiatives, including The Spartan Echo, WNSB-FM, and CCTV
WNSU-TV

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Mass Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field
• A distinguished record of teaching, research, and service that qualifies the candidate for tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Significant teaching and research experience in strategic communication or multimedia journalism
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic setting
• Strong commitment to student success and the ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and technical skills

Additional Considerations

• Experience with accreditation processes (e.g., ACEJMC)
• Proven track record of securing external funding and developing partnerships
• Experience with innovative curriculum development
• Active involvement in relevant professional organizations
• Experience in leading and mentoring faculty and staff

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed Material not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.