University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Assistant Professor, History/Media Institutions

Appointment Start Date: August 25, 2014

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites nominations and applications for one 100%-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor.  We are seeking an outstanding scholar with research and teaching interests in Journalism and Mass Communication History/Media Institutions. 

Successful candidates for this position will show outstanding promise of sustaining a vigorous program of original research and publication with potential for external funding; show promise of excellence in graduate-level teaching and advising (both M.A. and Ph.D.); demonstrate the capacity and commitment to teach undergraduate academic topics courses and professionally-oriented journalism skills courses such as, the development, roles and influences of the press and media institutions in relation to legal, social, political, economic, and technological processes, events and trends; the meaning of journalism in American life; global or comparative studies of press performance.  Meaningful professional journalism experience and the capacity to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a rapidly evolving new-media focused professional journalism curriculum are preferred qualifications.  The salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications, consistent with collegiate and university policies.

To review and apply for the position go to: employment.umn.edu or https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=113404.

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