Title: F0194 Assistant or Associate Professor of Journalism

State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Starting at $62,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: NSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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Job Description
Norfolk State University invites candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism, for its ACEJMC accredited Department of Mass Communications and Journalism. This nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position, expected to begin August 2027, shall have the following duties and responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in introduction to media, news writing, cross-platform journalism, and other journalism-related courses, engage in exemplary teaching and effective student advising, contribute to scholarly endeavors and stay abreast of scholarship and new trends in the field, take on opportunities to conduct research and grantsmanship, regularly attend and participate in departmental, college and University required meetings and events, collegially engage with faculty and staff and adhere to deadlines. A review of applications will begin in October 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a Ph.D. in Mass Communications or related discipline. (ABD considered, with Ph.D. required by time of appointment)

Teaching experience in introduction to media, news writing, cross-platform journalism, and other journalism-related courses.

Research experience in journalism topics.

Additional Considerations

A record of professional integrity, collegiality, and commitment to diversity.

Professional media experience relevant to the position.

Demonstrated skill in distance learning via online modalities.

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: No Email Material 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.