Career Opportunities

Description
The Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications invites nominations and applications for full-time position at the rank of assistant professor focused on research, beginning Aug. 14, 2023.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution.

The Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications is the result of more than 50 years of mass media-related instruction at Hampton University. Founded in 2002, the school emphasizes excellence and innovation, while adhering to the core standards and ethical principles of the industry. The program services more than 200 majors in journalism and strategic communication. The curriculum encompasses the professional values and essential competencies enumerated by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor of Research is a full-time faculty member in the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. The successful candidate should have a clear research background in communications. This faculty member will promote the importance of research among the school’s faculty. The Scripps Howard School especially desires candidates who can perform media-based research that can illuminate industry trends and/or show industry needs. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Teaching the school’s undergraduate media research class.
• Teaching a 2/2 load, with a two-course release provided for the faculty member to complete and disseminate research.
• Representing the school as research lead, coordinating efforts in developing and advancing research.
• Leading the school’s efforts in developing grant applications for research.
• Participating in research information forums and projects under the direction of the university’s vice president for research.
• Participating in the development and assessment of student learning.
• Advising students.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must possess a Ph.D. in communications. The successful candidate should have a successful track record of presenting and/or publishing research in academic and non-academic, or professional, venues. Ideally, the candidate will have professional experience in a communication-related field (public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism, etc.).

Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess the following skill set:
• Experience in research, external fundraising and grant writing.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• A high level of energy and initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to support a diverse population of learners.
• Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting, managing multiple projects effectively.
• A collaborative and congenial spirit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Capability to adapt to new technologies.

How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a Hampton University Application for Employment for faculty form, a letter outlining the candidate’s commitment to teaching, professional and scholarly work; a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation on company letterhead. Applications may be submitted electronically to Dean Julia Wilson – julia.wilson@hamptonu.edu or mailed to:

Dean Julia A. Wilson
Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications 200 William R. Harvey Way, Scripps Howard Building, Room 110
HAMPTON VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-5405

Assistant Professor (Journalism)

Description
The Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications invites nominations and applications for the full-time position of assistant professor with a concentration in journalism, beginning Aug.14, 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities
The assistant professor is a full-time faculty member in the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications and will concentrate on teaching classes geared toward the journalism major. The successful candidate should have professional expertise in communications. The Scripps Howard School especially desires candidates who can merge theoretic instruction with hands-on opportunities for students that illuminate industry trends and/or show industry needs. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Teaching classes geared toward the journalism major.
• Teaching a 4/4 load including classes such as Feature and Editorial Storytelling, Script Writing, and Content Editing.
• Mentoring students in the journalism major.
• Participating in school-wide and university-wide committees.
• Participating in the development and assessment of student learning.
• Advising students.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must possess at least a master’s degree in the area of communication. The successful candidate will have professional experience in a communications-related field (public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism, etc.).
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess the following skill set:
• Experience in teaching at the tertiary level.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• A high level of energy and initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to support a diverse population of learners.
• Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting, managing multiple projects effectively.
• A collaborative and congenial spirit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Capability to adapt to new technologies.

Dean Julia A. Wilson
Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications 200 William R. Harvey Way, Scripps Howard Building, Room 110
HAMPTON VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-5405