Title: F0194 Assistant Professor – Journalism or Public Relations

State Role Title: Assistant 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

The successful candidate will teach courses primarily in journalism and/or public relations, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in scholarly or creative work. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, mentoring students, especially in journalism or public relations, participating in departmental and university service, and contributing to assessment and accreditation on activities.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Considerations

1. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
2. Strong commitment to student success and the ability to work effectively with students from
diverse backgrounds.
3. Experience with multimedia journalism and/or strategic communication tools.
4. Experience with innovative teaching strategies and curriculum development.
5. Professional experience in journalism or public relations.
6. 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: Candidates should submit:
1. State of Virginia application.
2. A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.
3. Current Curriculum Vitae.
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
5. Three letters of reference. Some requirements must be saved in one file and attached as another to the state application.

Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral-granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service. The University is a top-ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen online & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has an NCAA Division I athletic program with sports that boast three regular-season MEAC conference championships in men’s basketball, and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.

The City of Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading marine gateways, and NATO’s only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard, and is a home port for Carnival Cruise Lines year-round, with other cruise lines using Norfolk as a port-of-call. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, riverfronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

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 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.