The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law · 4 months ago
Chair, Media & Journalism
Vermillion, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of South Dakota's Knudson School of Law is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Chair of the Media & Journalism Department, starting in Fall 2026. The Chair will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the department, ensuring academic quality, mentoring faculty, and engaging in teaching and scholarship activities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Overall management, administration, and productivity of the Media & Journalism Department and programs within the department
Assuring the overall academic quality of program offerings
Mentoring, supervising, and evaluating faculty and staff
Strategic planning and budgeting
Teaching within the Media & Journalism curriculum
Pursuit of independent scholarship
Chairing annual meetings of the department’s Advisory Council
Advocating for the department’s interests within the professional community
Participation in department, college, university, community and professional service activities
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mass Communications, Journalism, Communication, or related fields
Progressive university teaching experience at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
Evidence of distinguished teaching and curriculum development in an undergraduate/graduate institution
Capacity and ability to meet the standards of performance expected at the Associate or Full Professor rank
Established, externally funded research program
Active and significant research publication in the years preceding application
Substantial service record at various levels
Cover letter
Current Curriculum Vitae
Brief statement of leadership philosophy
Contact information for at least three references
Benefits
State of SD benefits package
Company
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law
As the premier South Dakota law school, we uniquely prepare our students to practice law all over the country.
Founded in 1901
11-50 employees
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