F0194 Assistant Professor – Journalism or Public Relations

Title:

F0194 Assistant Professor – Journalism or Public Relations Agency:
Norfolk State University

Location:

Norfolk, VA

Job Duties:

• Teach courses primarily in journalism and/or public relations.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in scholarly or creative work.
• Mentor students, especially in journalism or public relations.
• Participate in departmental and university service.
• Contribute to assessment and accreditation activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related field (ABD considered with Ph.D. required by appointment).
• College-level teaching experience in journalism or public relations.
• Evidence of scholarly journalism or public relations research with potential for continued productivity.
• Teaching and academic experience that complements existing faculty strengths and supports curricular needs.

Additional Considerations:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to student success and ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with multimedia journalism and/or strategic communication tools.
• Experience with innovative teaching strategies and curriculum development.
• Professional experience in journalism or public relations.
• Active involvement in relevant professional organizations (e.g., AEJMC, PRSA, NABJ).

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.

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Name:
Norfolk State University
Phone:
Email:
No email address is needed.

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 .

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.