F0159 - Assistant Professor – Digital Rhetorics & Storytelling

Title: F0159 - Assistant Professor – Digital Rhetorics & Storytelling

State Role

Title:

Faculty-Teaching/Research

Hiring Range: $70,298.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Norfolk State University’s Department of English and Foreign Languages invites applicants for a tenure‑track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of English/ Rhetoric, a 9‑month position with a focus on digital rhetoric and storytelling; the application of contemporary rhetorical theory; expertise in the analysis and creation of digital rhetoric and media; facility in the analysis of digital disinformation also desirable, beginning August 2026.

Application review begins December 1, 2025, position remains open until filled.

• Teaching and developing undergraduate English courses at various levels, including within the existing Certificate in Professional and Technical Writing. Teaching responsibilities will include classes in the general education core as well as required and elective classes for the major.
• Active engagement in research, scholarship, and/or grantsmanship. Contributions to program and curriculum development inside and outside the department.
• Attendance at departmental meetings, collegial engagement with faculty, holding office hours, and meeting university deadlines. Advising and mentoring students and participation in recruitment activities. Participation in ongoing assessment and accreditation activities. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

• Considerable practice with higher education face‑to‑face and online teaching and commitment to distance learning and online course delivery modalities.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly activity at the university level with knowledge in areas of specialization in the discipline as stated above.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to a diverse student body, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on‑line & in‑person graduate programs.

Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has an NCAA Division I athletic program with…