Chair, Media & Journalism

South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD

Full-time - Senior

Brookings, SD

Educational Services

About the position

The Chair of the Media & Journalism Department at the University of South Dakota is a leadership role responsible for the overall management, administration, and productivity of the department. This position involves ensuring academic quality, mentoring faculty, strategic planning, and teaching within the curriculum. The Chair will also engage in independent scholarship, advocate for the department, and participate in various service activities within the university and professional community. The role is set to begin in Fall 2025 and requires a strong academic background and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the Media & Journalism Department and its programs.
• Ensure the academic quality of program offerings.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Engage in strategic planning and budgeting for the department.
• Teach courses within the Media & Journalism curriculum.
• Pursue independent scholarship and research activities.
• Chair annual meetings of the department's Advisory Council.
• Advocate for the department's interests within the professional community.
• Participate in department, college, university, and professional service activities.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (preferably a 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.
• Established, externally-funded research program and active research publication record.
• Substantial service record at various levels.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in media effects research.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art media facilities.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on education and experience.
• State of South Dakota benefits package.