SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in journalism to begin Aug. 5, 2009.

Qualified candidates must possess a Ph.D. in journalism, communication or related field, or be ABD. Experience writing for news media is required, as is teaching experience. Experience in online and/or broadcast delivery of news is preferred, but all strong candidates will be considered. Duties include but are not limited to teaching in the areas of: print, broadcast and online journalism, plus public relations and/or advertising.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a record of effective teaching as well as the potential for a promising research agenda.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, vita with references, statement of teaching philosophy and a representative sample of work to:

Garry Gilbert, director, journalism program

316 Wilson Hall

Oakland University

Rochester, MI 48309-4401

Applications must be received by January 31, 2009, to receive full consideration. Oakland University is an equal opportunity employer.

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Catholic University of America
Location: Maryland

Media Studies: The Catholic University of America seeks a one-year
Visiting Assistant Professor in Media Studies to begin September 1,
2008. CUA’s Department of Media Studies offers an interdisciplinary
undergraduate major with a humanities focus. Teaching load is six
courses over two semesters (some duplicative), including Introduction
to Media Studies and Media and History (both lower-level core
courses), an upper level seminar tailored to one’s own research
interests, and/or a media studies elective. Service in support of the
major is expected. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant
area and have a proven record of excellence in teaching and scholarly
research. Send letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of
recommendation, evidence of teaching, and writing sample to Stephen
McKenna, Chair, The Department of Media Studies, The Catholic
University of America, Washington, D.C. 20064. Review of applications
to begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The
Catholic University of America is sponsored by the Roman Catholic
bishops of the United States as a national university and center of
instruction and research. Its faculties are composed of scholars from
diverse backgrounds and religious traditions; members and associates
of the faculties are expected to respect the mission of the university
and be supportive of its aims and ideals. CUA is an AA/EO employer.

Position: Broadcast Journalism Faculty Position
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Duquesne University
Location: Pennsylvania
Application deadline: 4/1/2008

This is a one-year, full-time appointment in the Department of Journalism and Multimedia Arts beginning Fall, 2008.
The ideal candidate will:
·Possess significant broadcast journalism experience
·Be able to demonstrate effective teaching experience
·Be able to teach field production, studio production and post-production using state-of-the-art video technology.
·Be able to work with students in the field, classroom and one-on-one to guide them in the completion of portfolio projects. Ability to teach a general Media Writing and other basic journalism and media courses a plus. Master’s degree required for consideration.
Please send a resume and letters of reference to:
Dr. Mike Dillon, Associate Professor
Department of Journalism and Multimedia Arts
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Applications will be considered until April 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.
Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Staff Writer & Public Information Officer
Miami University- Oxford, OH
Department of University Communications

Miami University seeks a successful media relations professional to write features and higher education research stories and to build and maintain relationships with national media to gain proactive, accurate coverage for the University. Candidate will contribute to a continued branding of Miami University as a premier national university with enhanced liberal arts, active faculty scholarship and meaningful research and co-curricular opportunities for undergraduates.

Primary duties include helping to shape a pro-active media relations program for the university as well as making and maintaining contacts in academic departments on campus, determining newsworthy work and writing, packaging and distributing stories to appropriate media through various means. Existing professional relationships with national media desired. Candidate will contribute to internal writing and editing on occasion and collaborate with office colleagues on story generation.

Requires: Bachelor’s (Journalism, communications or English desired) or equivalent professional background with 4-6 years minimum writing and media relations experience; strong writing, editing and oral communication skills, including use of AP style; excellent grammar and punctuation; ability to write clear, concise copy; and to produce materials in a timely manner; honest work ethic; proven ability to build and maintain relationships within a complex organization; experience with Web communication. Familiarity with higher education or similar non-profit, educational or research work environment is desired.

To apply, please submit letter of application, résumé, list of three references and three writing samples to: Alisha Wilson, HR Generalist; 15 Roudebush Hall; Oxford, Ohio 45056. personnel@muohio.edu. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Miami University is an EOE/AA employer. Campus Crime and Safety Report – www.muohio.edu/righttoknow . Hard copy upon request.

Assistant Professor
Stony Brook University’s Department of Asian and Asian American
Studies is seeking applications for a tenure-track position as
Assistant Professor of Asian American Literature to begin September
2008. Required: Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Asian
American Literature from English, Comparative Literature, Cultural
Studies, or a related discipline. The person appointed to this
position will join the vibrant research, teaching, and outreach
environment of Stony Brook, including the Charles B. Wang Center, and
contribute to the development of the curriculum in Asian American
Studies. Applications for this position will be considered until
December 7, 2007, or until filled subsequently. To apply, please
submit a cover letter with a statement of research interests, writing
samples, résumé/C.V., and arrange to have three letters of
recommendation sent to: Professor Kamal Sridhar, Search Committee,
Chair, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, 1046 Humanities
Building, Stony Brook University, SUNY, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5343.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Visit
www.stonybrook.edu/jobs to apply on-line and for complete job description.

Position Description:
Director, School of Journalism
Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California

The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California seeks a director to lead its accredited School of Journalism.

The ideal candidate is passionate about the mission of journalism and recognizes that the changing media and societal landscape calls for forward-thinking, innovative, ethics-based education in both public relations and journalism. She or he must be committed to the professions, to the training of the next generation of practitioners, and to the value and use of scholarly work relevant to both fields.

The candidate should have a distinguished professional background as well as a familiarity with the academic community. He or she should be a national leader among journalism professionals and educators, eager to take advantage of recent technological developments to build an innovative, cutting-edge curriculum. He or she will have the vision, creativity and leadership necessary to maintain a journalism education program that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing industry.

A successful applicant must be able to inspire, lead and manage journalism and public relations practitioners and those who write about the practice of journalism from various perspectives. Working with the dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and the director of USC Annenberg’s School of Communication, the candidate should be a team player able to engage colleagues throughout the university, successfully operating at the highest international and interdisciplinary levels.

Specific Responsibilities
Reporting to the dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication, the director of the School of Journalism is a tenured position with responsibility for:
• Developing, in conjunction with the faculty and the dean, the School’s evolving mission, goals and long-range strategic plans.
• Providing leadership in academic and professional communities; helping to lead public and scholarly debate on the future of journalism and public relations; promoting and participating in teaching and scholarly research.
• Leading recruitment of new faculty; providing academic leadership and professional development opportunities to faculty; assigning appropriate administrative roles
to faculty.
• Developing and managing the School of Journalism’s budget; maintaining and updating the journalism school’s courses and curriculum; preparing reports necessary for the university and national accrediting agencies.

Traits and Characteristics
The director will have exceptional verbal and written skills, substantial experience working successfully under pressure in a complex environment, and the proven ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with many constituencies. The ideal candidate will be a nationally celebrated journalist with outstanding achievements as a scholar, experience in academic life and an impressive record as an institution-building administrator.

While most candidates have more experience in either professional or academic life, all candidates should have some experience in both. Candidates will have a strong vision for the future of journalism and public relations education as well as for the challenges and opportunities created by the new technology, the role of the school in a multicultural community and global society, and the special part that can be played by USC Annenberg’s School of Journalism. All candidates should have the professional and/or academic credentials and stature to be eligible for tenure as a full professor at USC.

Education and Compensation
An advanced degree is preferred. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience. Relocation assistance may be available.

Application
Submit curriculum vitae or resume and a letters of interest to:

Professor Joe Saltzman
e-mail: saltzman@usc.edu
USC Annenberg School for Communication
3502 Watt Way
Los Angeles, California 90089-0281
FAX: (213) 740-3772

Application review begins November 1, 2007.
The University of Southern California is an equal opportunity employer.

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About the University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a leading private research university. Founded in 1880 and elected to membership in the Association of American Universities in 1969, USC is among the top dozen universities in the United States in funded research. Named College of the Year 2000 by Time Magazine/Princeton Review for its involvement with neighboring communities, USC has grown dramatically in the past decade. This is thanks to vigorous leadership, a series of major gifts, its location in an urban center on the Pacific Rim, and the unique interdisciplinary opportunities made possible by combining the strengths of its College of Letters, Arts & Sciences and outstanding professional schools in business, engineering, journalism, law, medicine and other fields.

About the USC Annenberg School for Communication
Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the USC Annenberg School for Communication is among the nation’s leading institutions devoted to the study of journalism, communication and public relations, and their impact on politics, culture and society. With an enrollment of more than 1,900 graduate and undergraduate students, USC Annenberg offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations.

About the School of Journalism
Founded in 1927 and joined with the Annenberg School for Communication in 1994, USC Annenberg’s School of Journalism provides training in the theory and practice of journalism and public relations. In addition to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism and public relations, USC Annenberg is home to a number of research centers and professional education programs covering topics ranging from digital media integration to arts journalism to strategic public relations.

Northwestern University
FACULTY MEMBER – Business Journalism

The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern
University seeks an outstanding and experienced
professional to teach business and economics
journalism to graduate and undergraduate
students. The successful candidate will have a
broad base in all aspects of business reporting
and depth in one or two specialty areas. An
investigative track record is preferred, as is
some multimedia experience. Faculty rank and
track (tenure or non-tenure) are open. Both
professionals and academics can earn tenure at
Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are
available from the School. Thus, while for this
position an MBA or Ph.D. is preferred, it is not
required. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill.

Anticipated start is September 2008, but an
earlier starting date is possible. To ensure full
consideration, applications must be received no
later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. /
resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to
Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism,
1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101 or
to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is an affirmative-action,
equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities
are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is
contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

Investigative Reporters and Editors seeks a dynamic individual to oversee a nonprofit journalism organization of 4,500 members and 12 full-time staff members, and to serve as a faculty member at the Missouri School of Journalism.
IRE is considered the top organization in providing practical, hands-on training to journalists throughout the world - particularly in the use of new technological tools and techniques. IRE conducts more than 50 seminars a year and provides research and government databases to hundreds of news organizations.

Qualifications
— Experience as a journalist of respected professional reputation and demonstrated achievement, with solid credentials in investigative reporting in print, broadcast, magazines, books, documentaries or multimedia.
— Managerial and supervisory experience.
— Experience in the nonprofit sector and in fund-raising will be considered significant pluses.
— An entrepreneurial and enterprising spirit, creativity to help the organization grow internationally and on the Web, and flexibility to work with a rapidly changing media industry.
— Experience in computer-assisted reporting will be considered a plus.
— Experience in teaching investigative journalism will be considered a plus. Evidence of potential teaching excellence is necessary. The executive director will be expected to teach an investigative reporting class each semester at the university

Responsibilities:
— Oversee the maintenance and growth of IRE’s renowned professional programs, publications and Web site. Also oversee the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, a joint program of IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism
— Manage 12 full-time staffers and more than a dozen part-time workers and students
— Plan and supervise financial matters, including IRE’s $1.4 million budget, the organization’s annual and long-term fund-raising campaigns, and its $3 million-plus endowment fund.
— Report to a 13-member elected board.
— Serve as a spokesperson for the organization.
— Hold a faculty appointment in the Missouri School of Journalism, pending approval by the Dean and faculty. The post can range from a professional-track assistant professor to full professor, depending on qualifications and experience.
Compensation: Salary to be negotiated, commensurate with experience and in the context of a medium-sized Midwestern college town. Compensation also includes a generous benefits package.

Appointment begins: Jan. 1, 2008.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Aug. 15, 2007. Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please see instructions at www.ire.org/execdir.

Minorities, women and other designated class members are encouraged to apply. IRE and the University of Missouri are committed to cultural diversity, and it is expected that the successful candidate will share this commitment. MU and IRE are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.

Johnston Press Chair in Digital Journalism
Individual professorial contract

This is an outstanding opportunity to inform digital developments at one of the UK’s leading regional newspaper groups, and make a major contribution to research and the body of knowledge in this emerging field.

Johnston Press is funding a Chair at the Department of Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, to investigate emerging digital applications that will be key to the future of both the company and the journalism industry at large. Much of the research will be applied and will focus on new approaches and methods for content acquisition, production and dissemination.

The fruits of this partnership will be relevant, accessible and forward-looking analysis as well as materials for academic publication, curriculum development, knowledge transfer and further research.

You will have extensive experience of cutting-edge research and development in digital applications for factual content creation and dissemination, particularly within the field of journalism, both within the UK and/or internationally.

For informal discussions, please contact Mike Ward, the Head of Journalism, on 01772 894731.

Reference Number 511A-25-11
Closing Date: 6 January 2006 at 4pm.

See the following at http://www.uclan.ac.uk/other/hr/jobs/external.htm#511
* job description
* Additional Information for applicants
* Application Form
* Guidance Notes (which should be referred to before completing the application form)

From: Howard Finberg

Because these jobs are of importance to training and the industry, I’m
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permission.

The NewsU project is very important to journalists in the U.S. and around
the world; almost 25% of our registered users are outside the U.S.

Both jobs are in the interactive arena and some of basic requirements are
listed below. If you know of someone who might be interested, having them
contact me via jobs@newsu.org

All the best and thanks for helping.

Howard I Finberg | www.poynter.org/finberg
Director, Interactive Learning, The Poynter Institute for Media Studies
News University. e-learning for journalists| www.newsu.org

Editor, The Chaser, media & the future blog | www.poynter.org/chaser

Interactive Learning Manager

News University, one of the leaders in online training for journalists, is
seeking an Interactive Learning Manager to help oversee the process for
creating courses at NewsU. Not only will you create courses, you will have
the opportunity to help shape the future of e-learning for journalists
around the world.

Responsibilities include:

* Work with the Interactive Learning Director to set priorities and
workflow
* Develop flow charts to detail information architecture, wireframes
to exhibit navigation and user interface, and storyboards to convey
interactivity and content presentation
* Work with producers and others to guide the creation of e-learning
* Work with the Interactive Learning Artist to design the look and
feel of NewsU courses
* Use Flash Actionscript, CSS, XML, database technology, and client-
and server-side scripting languages in the development of course content
* Practice, enforce and improve the standardized design and
development of NewsU courses
* Provide feedback and direction to internal and external faculty and
contractors
* Assist in the marketing of NewsU to potential users
* Participate in the strategic planning of long-term industry training
projects, of which NewsU is a small part of the whole

More details at http://www.newsu.org/articles/view.aspx?id=421

Interactive Learning Assistant

News University, one of the leaders in online training for journalists, is
seeking an Interactive Learning Assistant to create e-learning courses.
NewsU, a project of The Poynter Institute and Knight Foundation, is
committed to helping journalists get better at their job. At NewsU, you will
have the opportunity to help shape the future of e-learning for journalists
around the world.

We’re looking for someone who:

* Has a strong interest in emerging trends in Internet technologies,
e-learning and journalism
* Is a conceptual thinker, and self-starter who works hard but also
likes to have fun
* Is someone who can take initiative, and works well as part of a team

* Is confident in his or her ability to manage multiple tasks and/or
projects and meet deadlines
* The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in computer-related
design fundamentals including user interface design, information
architecture, animation and interactivity. This person also should have a
solid foundation in online graphic design fundamentals including typography,
color and bandwidth considerations and is familiar with digital editing for
photography, audio and video.

Additional learning opportunities:

* Participate in daily contact and discussion with the faculty members
of The Poynter Institute and journalism industry leaders.
* Observe the academic and administrative process of The Institute
from group meetings and educational programs
* Meet and learn from Poynter seminar leaders and guest speakers

More details at http://www.newsu.org/articles/view.aspx?id=428

For both jobs, we provide comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance,
etc. in a casual, flexible work environment.

Poynter seeks an applicant pool that is racially and ethnically diverse.

About News University
With more than 25 courses, 10 training partners and more than 8,000
registered users, News University offers newsroom
training to journalists and journalism students through its interactive
e-learning program and links to other journalism education and training
opportunities. The program is a project of The Poynter Institute funded by
the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

About The Poynter Institute
The Poynter Institute is a school for
journalists, future journalists and teachers of journalism. Poynter conducts
about 50 seminars annually in the areas of leadership and management,
reporting and writing, broadcast, ethics and diversity, and visual
journalism. The school owns the Times Publishing Co., the parent company of
the St. Petersburg Times, Congressional Quarterly and other publications.

About the Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight
Foundation promotes excellence in journalism worldwide and invests in the
vitality of 26 U.S. communities. One of its signature programs is Journalism
Initiatives. Since 1950, when Knight Foundation was created, the foundation
has approved more than $250 million in journalism grants.

Send resume, examples of work and a cover letter to:
Howard Finberg
Interactive Learning Director
The Poynter Institute
jobs@newsu.org
No phone calls, please. Absolutely.

Associate Director of Publications
Office of Development and External Affairs
Teachers College, Columbia University

The Associate Director of Publications is responsible for managing all aspects of the production of print materials for the College, from inception, through design and production, to distribution in print and on the Web. Candidate must have demonstrated supervisory experience overseeing the print production process including coordinating the work of writers, photographers, copyeditors, designers, printers and mail houses. Graphic design experience and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and digital photography a must as are superior writing, editing and proofreading skills. Top-notch communication, organizational, multi-tasking and leadership skills are essential. B.A. degree and five years experience in publication management, preferably in higher education, required. Salary low 60s with excellent benefits incl. tuition remission. Send cover letter, resume and samples by September 9 to eajob@tc.edu. For more, see www.tc.columbia.edu/administration/hr/hr_detail.asp?id=1062. Teachers College has long been committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment.