Assistant Professor of Digital Media

Department:                                       Academic Affairs

Reports To:                                        Vice President for Academic Affairs

Full-time, Part-time, or Temporary:    Full-time

Benefits Eligibility Status:                  Benefits Eligible         

Job Summary:

Wilberforce University is a small, Liberal Arts University with an Entrepreneurial focus, and a legacy of being the nation’s first private HBCU. Faculty are expected to fulfill the mission and core values of the university with dedication, compliance with all university and academic area policies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to the success of the students and the university. Broad responsibilities include teaching, research and grant writing, and service to the community. Demonstrate instructional proficiency teaching in various modalities (in-person, virtual, or online).  This appointment starts in the fall of 2024.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching a broad range of courses, including digital design, online marketing, social media development, or a related field involving new media or design technology.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate Digital Media majors and current students in a teach-out plan for Mass Media Communications program.
• Engage in and maintain active scholarly research activities.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in other forms of service to the university and academic community.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Candidates must have a doctorate in Digital Design, Media Studies, or a related discipline.  Candidates with ABDs considered but must have a conferred Ph.D. by December 31, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with Prior Teaching Experience.

Closing Date:

The deadline for applications is March 20, 2024.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae including all post-doctoral and/or professional employment; published and/or peer-reviewed articles; and authored, funded research proposals, with funded amount and funding agency
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer.)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

All applications and required documents must be submitted to humanresources@wilberforce.edu and copy Dr. Brandon Owens at bowens1@wilberforce.edu. A complete packet must be submitted for full consideration