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Assistant Professor - Visual and Performing Arts

Job in Hampton, Virginia, 23661, USA
Listing for: Hampton University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-09
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Academic, Faculty
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description:

Rich in history and steeped in tradition, Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education that provides a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically black universities in the world, Hampton University is a tight-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states, 35 territories, and 35 nations.

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Hampton University, which houses the BA in Theatre Arts (Performance and Technical), BA in Dance, BA in Comprehensive Art, BA in Graphic Design and service courses in Oral Communication and Humanities, is seeking to fill a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate must be committed to teaching undergraduate courses in Oral Communications, Public Humanities, and other discipline-related topics. The successful candidate will contribute to the scholarly advancement of the department, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, and the University through a productive research agenda that includes grantmanship and service activities. Successful candidates will advise majors and hold office hours.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a master's degree or at least 18 credit hours of Communications, Public Humanities, or a related field from an accredited university. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Experience in and evidence of successful teaching in a university setting are required. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in research and grantsmanship. Although there is an expectation of hiring at the Assistant Professor Rank, we will consider filling the position at a higher rank if the applicant's qualifications warrant it.

Rank and compensation are commensurate with credentials and experience.

How to Apply:

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a completed Application for Faculty Employment, a cover letter specifically addressing suitability for the position, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research/creative productivity interests, recent teaching evaluations, three professional letters of reference with contact information and an official transcript from the institution awarding the highest degree.

Applications must be emailed to each of the following:

Dr. Iris Goode-Middleton, Chairperson
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Hampton University
iris.middleton .

Dr. Sherree R. B Davis, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
School of Liberal Arts and Education
Hampton University
sherree.davis
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