Professor- Endowed Chair Journalism - Tallahassee, United States - Florida A&M University

Description

Professor- Endowed Chair

Job ID4628
Location
Tallahassee, FL - Main Campus
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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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.