Assistant Professor of Oral Communication and Humanities

Hampton University Faculty

Description

Rich in history, steeped in tradition, Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing 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 tightly-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations. The Department of Music and Performing Arts at Hampton University, which houses the BA in Music (Performance and Music Education Pre-Certification), BS in Music Recording Technology, BS in Audio Production, BA in Theatre (Performance and Technical Theatre) and service courses in Oral Communication and Humanities is seeking to fill a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2024.

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 is expected to 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 grantsmanship as well as service activities.
  • Successful candidates are expected to 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 in 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 is required. 
  • Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in research and grantsmanship.
  • Rank and compensation are commensurate with credentials and experience. 

How to Apply

Review of applications 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. Demarr Woods                                                                                                                      
Chairperson                                                                                  
Department of Music and Performing Arts                                    
Hampton University                                                                      
demarr.woods@hamptonu.edu                                                   
(757) 728-6508  

Dr. Sherree, Assistant Dean                                                
School of Liberal Arts and Education
Hampton University
200 William R. Harvey Way
sherree.davis@hamptonu.edu
(757) 727-5400

                                                                           

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Educational Support Staff Employment either in person, via email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu, or fax to (757) 727-5969:

Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
***No phone calls

Forms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human Resources to retrieve the educational support staff employment application and other supplemental application materials.