"Chair of the Department of Communication"

JOB TITLE:

Chair of the Department of Communication

Associate Professor of Digital Communication

CLASSIFICATION:

Faculty

DIVISION:

Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT:

Department of Communication

LOCATION:

Lincoln University, PA, Main Campus

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

SALARY

Mahpiua Deas, Provost and Dean of Faculty

PER CBA

OVERVIEW:

Lincoln University (LU), a historically Black, regional, comprehensive, liberal arts university is one of the 7 state-related institutions within the Pennsylvania Higher Education System. The University enrolls over 2,000 students, employs more than 100 full-time faculty members and offers more than 30 undergraduate programs, and selected graduate programs.

Diversity is at the core of LU’s history, mission, and values. We understand the value of diversifying our faculty and pursue that standard of excellence by focusing our recruitment efforts to attract candidates with rich and varied backgrounds, scholarship, and experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position with a specialization in Digital Communication, who will also serve as Department Chair.

We seek a dynamic and visionary leader with demonstrated administrative experience, a strong record of scholarship or creative production, and a commitment to innovative and student-centered teaching. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department dedicated to preparing students for success in an evolving global communication landscape.

Ideal candidates will bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Digital media production and design

Writing for communication professionals

Social and emerging media strategy

Data-driven and interactive media

Media innovation and storytelling

The candidate should demonstrate a record of effective leadership, evidence of scholarly or creative achievement. As Chair, the candidate will lead departmental initiatives in curriculum innovation, assessment, faculty mentoring, and community engagement, helping to shape the future of Communication education in alignment with contemporary trends in media, technology, and global connectivity.

The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D./Terminal Degree by the hire date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

As chair, they will provide leadership and vision for department faculty, staff, and students.

Will manage operational aspects of the department and serve as a liaison between the department and Faculty Affairs Office.

As Faculty, they will offer dynamic, engaging, and student-centered pedagogy utilizing up-to-date expertise digital media.

Will teach a normal load, typically 2-3 courses in-person a semester, and a variety of departmental courses in the major and actively mentor and advise students. (The department chair is afforded a one course release per academic year).

Will be a contributing member of departmental and university required meetings and initiatives including departmental meetings events, course and curriculum development, and university-wide initiatives. 

Maintain active professional engagement and research, which are required for promotion and tenure consideration.

EDUCATION:

A Ph.D./Terminal degree in Communications or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Evidence of 5+ years of teaching at undergraduate level 

Proven agenda of research and professional engagement

Communication skills consistent with effective teaching, mentoring and motivating majors from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and actively participating in the department and broader university.

Experience in course design, development, and assessment of student learning outcomes.

Experience utilizing LMS such as Canvas and other software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a university campus environment. All classes are currently taught in-person and faculty are required to be present on campus to teach their courses. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions and protection from weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All applications should be submitted through the online portal. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants must submit the following:

A letter of application

A current curriculum vita

Undergraduate and graduate transcripts [unofficial copies will suffice for initial screening].

A statement of teaching philosophy

A research statement

A diversity statement that discusses the incorporation of the principles of diversity into your teaching, research, and service

Three [3] references or three [3] current and relevant letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Women and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.