Director, John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Indiana, United States |
Position: | Director |
University of Notre Dame
Director, John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy
Applications are invited for the position of Director of the John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy in the University of Notre Dame. The interdisciplinary Gallivan Program offers a robust undergraduate minor in journalism. The Director of the program plays the leading role in the University’s efforts to train ethically sensitive journalists who understand the role of a free press in a democratic society and are familiar with the multiple converging media that form the context for journalism today. Candidates should have extensive journalistic experience and a distinguished profile in the field. The Director will teach undergraduate courses on the history and practice of journalism, journalistic ethics, and journalism in society, while also directing the Gallivan Program, with responsibilities for planning the curriculum, organizing public lectures and visits to campus by active professional journalists, and arranging student internships across the country. Candidates should apply, with a letter outlining professional experience, publications and/or experience or interest in teaching, to Margaret Meserve, Associate Dean of the Humanities, College of Arts and Letters, 100 O'Shaughnessy, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN 46556. Or send an email to meserve.1@nd.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check. This appointment is also contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at http://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/university-policies/background-check-procedure-for-prospective-faculty/.
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Primary Category: | Journalism / Media Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 12/06/2015 |
Closing Date | 03/03/2016 |