POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

SMU

Assistant Professor in the Division of Journalism (Position Number 053188)

The Division of Journalism invites nominations and applications for an assistant professor who will join in shaping our innovative approach to the training of 21^st century journalists.  In particular, we seek an imaginative scholar-teacher who will help expand our understanding of the evolving role of journalism in a global, multimedia context. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop one or more new critical-studies courses in journalism and communication. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. This tenure-track position begins August 2010.

Send letter of application highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Mark Vamos, William O’Neil Chair in Business Journalism, Southern Methodist University, P.O. Box 750113, Dallas, TX, 75275-0113, or as email attachments to mvamos@smu.edu.

We encourage digital applications.  Emailed files should be saved to smallest size.  All digital material/files/media must be fully functioning on both PC and Mac platforms.

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by Nov. 30, 2009.  The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.  The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled.  Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

The Division of Journalism is a program committed to teaching the media professionals of the 21^st Century.   We are situated in the top media market in the Southwest, and we emphasize teaching and scholarship in convergent media.  Our digital facilities are state of the art.  Our students excel in developing critical thinking skills with an uncompromising commitment to fairness, ethics and professionalism.  Our Web site is www.smu.edu/journalism.

SMU is an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Explore Virtual SMU at http://www.smu.edu.  

SMU has a beautifully shaded campus of Georgian Revival-inspired architecture and is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 & 100 corporations. http://www.dallaschamber.org.  

SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.  SMU is also committed to the principle of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in journalism or communication and five years’ professional media experience. Applicants must have a specific research agenda to present as a part of the application process as well as a record of appropriate scholarship and successful teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications: 10 years’ professional media experience.  Strong preference will be given to candidates whose professional experience, teaching and research reflect expertise in digital media as well as an emphasis on Latin American or other international journalism.