JOB TITLE:  Assistant or Associate Professor of Journalism

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320149

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve on the University’s committees; and contribute to the development of the University’s Vision 2012.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Division is seeking a candidate who will teach 12 credit hours per semester which will consist of general education classes and classes in the majors, to be determined by areas of specialization.  Research activity and public/university service are required as well as quality teaching that utilizes a variety of delivery modalities. 

Assistant or Associate Professor of Journalism: A Ph.D. in Communication or a related field is required.  Applicants should have experience in teaching at the undergraduate level in a comparable higher education setting; demonstrate an active scholarship agenda in the areas in which they are teaching; and display an interest and ability to work with students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The candidate should be able to contribute to the English and Communication programs, have demonstrated experience in journalism program development and advising/managing a successful student newspaper. Professional experience in journalism/desktop publishing is a plus.  Additional expectations of all faculty members include participation in University committees, student advisement, and continued professional achievement. 

Employment will begin on August 13, 2008.

Rank and compensation will be based on academic qualification, teaching and practical experience. Benefits include a generous TIAA-CREF or Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, as well as a comprehensive group medical and dental insurance plan.

If applicable, economy one-way airfare to St. Croix for the appointee and immediate family, and an agreed upon amount based on policy for shipping allowance will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts. 

In order to be considered please submit a cover letter, employment application, curriculum vitae, transcript(s) from an accredited institution(s), and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of three references to: msekou@uvi.edu and hrweb@uvi.edu or University of the Virgin Islands, Human Resources Department, #2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-9990.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

When applying for this position, the job title and the job code number must be included on your resume/cv.