"Associate Dean - SGJC"

Posting Summary

Job Title
Associate Dean - SGJC

Division
Division of Academic Affairs

Department
Dean School Global Journalism & Communication

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

Faculty Rank
Open Rank

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
15

Salary Range
$130,000 - $140,000 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

Individual ensures faculty are properly trained in student management systems and maintains records in accordance with MSU policy/procedures and accrediting requirements. Individual works with Dean to develop short/long term strategic operational plans and ensure alignment with MSU master plans. Individual determines capacity, resources, limitations and barriers to development, submission and ongoing management of grants.

Job Duties

Individual maintains accurate records, verifying content with appropriate sources and correcting errors. Individual ensures faculty training; confirms registrations, attendance and collects reports re performance and outcomes. Individual assists the Dean in strategic planning; regular meetings, completing assignments and provides resource and documentation when required. Individual identifies capacity, resources, limitations, barriers to development as well as conducts research and confirms info in direct specifications as requested by the dean.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Individual serves as the Dean’s designee in their absence and performs duties and have expert decision making capabilities; possess a collaborative nature with an ability to execute as directed by the Dean. Individual must be competent with telephones, computers, MS Office Suite, utilization of laser printers as well as experience with collegiate databases. No heavy lifting over 25 lbs is required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in journalism, media production, strategic communication or a related field (PhD preferred) and with the qualifications to be appointed as an associate Professor or preferably a full professor with tenure in one of the Academic Departments in SGJC. Significant administrative experience on the level of department chair, program director or similar positions are expected. The individual must be able to travel and work in an office environment.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FA00390

Number of Vacancies
4

Job Open Date
09/17/2025

Best Consideration Date
10/06/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload the following documents to your application, prior to submission: a current curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; official transcripts; list contact information for three (3) references within the reference page of your application.

Supplemental Questions

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Options: Diversity In Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, etc.)
2. Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? ... (Open Ended Question)
3. What is the highest level of education attained? (Options: GED, High School Diploma, etc.)
4. Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment? (Yes/No)
5. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position? (Options: 0-1, 1-3, etc.)
6. What is your Philosophy for serving students? (Open Ended Question)
7. How many years of experience do you have working in an office environment? (Options: 1-2, 3-5, etc.)
8. Provide examples of how you handled difficult situations with those you have worked with. (Open Ended Question)
9. Please describe in detail how your background and experience would be applicable for this position in a College/University setting (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Portfolio
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
6. Writing Sample
7. Reference Letter

Optional Documents
1. Media File
2. Statement of Interest
3. Resume
4. Supporting Document