Professor- Endowed Chair (17524)

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants are still under consideration.

Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida A&M University is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Professor - Endowed Chair vacancy.

Responsibilities

The School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) at Florida A&M University seeks exceptional candidates with a quality professional reputation in journalism for an endowed chair. The successful candidate will lead in advancing journalism and innovation at the school, extending the impact of information and digital media, and enhancing inclusive media efforts.

The endowed chair is a full-time, nine-month faculty position with tenure, subject to all applicable policies of the School and University. The endowed chair is a distinguished professional with a modern skill set, a demonstrated desire to, and a record of accomplishment for maintaining relevance in the field; She/he/they will train students to produce and publish inclusive stories with confidence and authority responsibly. The chair will facilitate students' fluency in digital media, community engagement, analysis, and research to meet the demands of today's job market; collaborate with media companies and journalism organizations to provide professional development opportunities to students; and network with alums, media professionals, journalism groups, and partners.

The chair will teach undergraduate courses and, conduct seminars in the fall and spring, and collaborate with other academic units and institutions on storytelling and innovation projects. The chair will be encouraged to author thought-leadership pieces and scholarship that enlighten on issues of inclusion, identity, equity, and pertinent media-related matters.

Teach one to two courses per semester (fall and spring); Convene/conduct seminars and summits on inclusive journalism, storytelling and/or innovation. Host speakers who are prominent and rising storytellers, journalists, and scholars; Leverages professional network to connect students to internships and job opportunities; Monitors and gauges media trends; remain current on developments in industry and higher education; Engages and collaborates with media and academic partners on research and initiatives; Fulfills standard faculty requirements for teaching, research/creative works, and service; and represenst the School and University at meetings, events, functions, and conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Communications, Digital Media or related fields; At least ten years of increasingly responsible professional experience in journalism and mass communications; Demonstrated experience working in multicultural environments or with diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications

Active in a profession with a national or international standing;

Distinguished themselves with publications, creative/professional works, and or industry contributions;

Experience in newsroom management or leadership in professional organizations;

Teaching, lecture and/or training experience;

Effective communication skills (oral and written);

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;

Leadership and management skills; and

Collaborative, creative, adaptable, enterprising.

Pay Plan

This is a Faculty position.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person's period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume.

Please include resume/CV, cover letter, three to five (3-5) professional references, representative recent publications, creative works, research and teaching philosophy statement. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Equal Opportunity/Access

Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer including minorities, Veterans', and individuals with disabilities. The university supports the Florida Board of Governor's "Statement of Free Expression"; activities protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1 of the State Constitution. Expressive activities protected do not include defamatory or commercial speech."

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