Savannah State University invites applications for a tenure-track teaching and administrative appointment as Associate Professor/Professor and Chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. The Chair will have administrative responsibility for the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with concentrations in Journalism, Multimedia and Digital Communications, and Public Relations and Strategic Communications. The Department of Journalism and Mass Communications currently has an enrollment of 300 students. The Chair will also be required to teach two courses per semester and may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description. Visit the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications website at http://www.savannahstate.edu/class/department-mass-comm.shtml for more information on programs. Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in mass communications or closely related field, successful experience in academic administration, and demonstrated evidence of a minimum of five years of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in Journalism or Mass Communications program required. Additionally, the candidate should present an established research and practice record in Journalism or Mass Communications and show a history of service at the university and community levels. Demonstrated knowledge of and show evidence of experience with Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) structures, self-study writing and procedures, reaffirmation standards and program assessment. Must show experience in developing and supporting distance education, grant acquisition, securing of external funding, and resource development preferred. The candidate must demonstrate managerial skills, be able to multitask and use technology to perform office tasks and in the classroom. Background and/or credit check may be required. Special Information to Applicants Savannah State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Institution committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, genetics, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records State. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been uploaded to the appropriate section. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? * Public Job Posting * Internal Job Posting * Agency Referral * Advertisement/Publication * Personal Referral * Website * Other Required Documents * Cover Letter * Letter of Reference 1 * Curriculum Vitae * Letter of Reference 2 * Letter of Reference 3 * Unofficial Transcript 1 * Optional Documents * Unofficial Transcript 2 * Other Document https://jobs.savannahstate.edu/postings/2319 Best, Dr. Plothe -- Theo Plothe, PhD Assistant Professor Journalism and Mass Communication Savannah State University