NSUF0194 - Assistant Professor - Journalism or Public Relations
Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: NSUF0194 - Assistant Professor - Journalism or Public
Relations State Role Title: Assistant Professor Hiring Range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: https://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 activities. Minimum
Qualifications 1. Ph.D. in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public
Relations, or a closely related field (ABD considered, with Ph.D.
required by time of 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 expertise 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. 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 into one file and
attached as other to the state application. Contact Information
Name: Human Resources Phone: 757-823-8160 Email: Email material not
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.
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