F0375, Associate/Professor ENFL Chair-African American Literature or African American Sociolinguistics

Job Duties • Administer the business and academic processes that serve a large, vibrant department composed of dedicated full time and part time faculty who teach in the English major and in the General Education core.• Active engagement in the College of Liberal Arts’ academic, creative, and strategic initiatives, to align the department with the university mission to serve whole student learning and growth. Contributions to program and curriculum development inside and outside the department. • Advise and mentor students and participate in recruitment activities. Development of, and participation in, ongoing program review, assessment, and accreditation activities, including the alignment of the English BA and the department General Education offerings with institutional retention, graduation, and workforce placement goals. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Minimum Qualifications 1. An earned Ph.D. degree in English with a specialization in African American Literature and/or Linguistics; Ed.Ds will not be considered for this position.2. Experience in administration and teaching at the higher education level.3. Demonstrated record of scholarly research and/or publications in relevant subfields, as well as demonstrated record of participation in curriculum design and implementation.4. Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse and/or underrepresented student populations. Additional Considerations 1. Considerable facility with digitally integrated systems for higher education management and administration.2. Experience and commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and scholarly activity at the university level with knowledge across the breadth of the discipline as well as interest in opportunities to collaborate with other disciplines.3. Demonstrated ability to communicate to a diverse student body, both verbally and in writing.4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 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. Philosophy of Teaching.5. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).6. Three letters of reference. Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations. Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in men’s basketball, and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands. Contact Information Name: Norfolk State University Phone: 757-823-8160 Email: No email address is needed. 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.