Dear all:
Hampton is looking!

-Meta


Hampton University



Director

Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications



Hampton University is seeking an energetic, innovative, progressive,
experienced, and professionally respected individual to serve as
director of its Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.
An ideal candidate for the position will have at least five years of
professional journalism experience, strong written and verbal
communication skills, editing experience, and a proven record of
effective organizational skills.  A master's degree is preferred;
teaching experience is of added benefit.  The new director should be
prepared to assume duties no later than July 1, 2003.



The director's responsibilities will include administrative and
managerial duties, strategic planning, curriculum development, teaching,
recruiting faculty and faculty development, maintaining programmatic
accreditation, directing student internships and job placement, building
relationships with professional and academic communities, fundraising,
preparing and overseeing budgets, and working collaboratively within the
university's Administrative Council. The director will report to the
Provost, the university's chief academic officer.



The Scripps Howard Center is a new, state-of-the-art facility that
accommodates 300 students and 13 faculty and staff members.  The Center
officially opened fall 2002.



To apply, send a letter of application, which expresses interest in and
qualifications for the position; a current vita/resume; official
academic transcripts; and three letters of recommendation to




Search Committee for School of Journalism and Communications


c/o Margaret D. Martin

P. O. Box 6033

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia 23668



Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2003



Hampton University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer.


Denise Williams
Professional Development Director
Virginia Press Association
11529 Nuckols Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: (804) 521-7572
Fax: (800) 849-8717 or (804) 521-7590



Meta G. Carstarphen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
860 Van Vleet Oval--Rm. 101
Norman, OK   73019-2051
PHONE: (405) 325-5227
FAX: (405) 325-7565
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