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Full/Associate Professor in Journalism

The School of Communication, University of Miami
Posted: October 25, 2007

Description:
The Journalism Program in the School of Communication at the University of Miami is seeking a distinguished scholar for a tenured position at the Full or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will have a superlative research record, an energetic research program and demonstrated teaching excellence. Areas of research interest could include ethnic/cross-cultural journalism, international journalism, and/or issues related to media convergence. Specialists in all methodological approaches are welcome. S/he will provide intellectual leadership in the development of the program, mentor Ph.D students, and help educate future journalists at the graduate and undergraduate level. The candidate would interact with a diverse set of colleagues that includes two high-level professors of practice soon to be announced as Knight Chairs in Visual Journalism and Cross-Cultural Journalism within the School’s recently endowed $9 million Knight Center for International Media. Located in a multicultural city bordering the Caribbean Basin, the Program and School are deepening their global emphasis while continuing to stress critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and socially responsible journalism produced across a number of media platforms.

Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until Jan. 14, 2008.

Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D., superlative research record

Preferred Qualifications:
Areas of research interest could include ethnic/cross-cultural journalism, international journalism, and/or issues related to media convergence.

Documents Required:
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and at least three references.

Contact Information:
Mail applications to: Dr. Victoria Orrego, Chair, Journalism Search Committee, School of Communication, University of Miami, P.O. Box 248127, Coral Gables, FL 33124-2105

Additional information:
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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