NSUF- Associate Professor​/Professor, Chair, Department of Political Science

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Title: NSUF
0204 - Associate Professor/Professor, Chair, Department of Political Science

State Role

Title:

Associate Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Chair will oversee all aspects of departmental leadership, including faculty development, curricular innovation, strategic planning, and external partnerships. The successful candidate will inspire excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, while fostering an inclusive and collegial environment that supports both faculty and student achievement. In addition, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the department's academic profile, expanding interdisciplinary collaborations, and enhancing its visibility within the university and the broader community.

• Provide academic and administrative leadership to advance departmental goals and priorities.
• Support and mentor faculty in teaching effectiveness, research productivity, and professional growth.
• Guide curriculum review, assessment, and program development consistent with institutional and accreditation standards.
• Oversee budgeting, course scheduling, and departmental governance.
• Foster community partnerships and civic engagement initiatives.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered learning in alignment with NSU's mission.
• Represent the department in college, university, and external affairs.

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