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Curtis B. Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Journalism / Professional Practice Professor (located in W

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University of Missouri
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Job ID 28612
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Location Columbia



Job Description

The Missouri School of Journalism invites applications for the Curtis B. Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Journalism, based in Washington, D.C.

The Chair will lead our Washington program, which offers undergraduate and graduate students coursework and hands-on experience, using the nation's capital as a laboratory. The Chair will direct the educational program for students in Washington. The Chair will also engage in training and outreach to the professional community and the public to improve the practice of journalism. The Chair will coordinate these activities with the Missouri School of Journalism and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute.

The Hurley Chair was endowed with an estate gift from E. A. and Lucille McLaughlin. The Chair was named for the country editor, former journalism student and friend of Walter Williams who encouraged Mr. McLaughlin to attend the University of Missouri and lent him $400 in 1927 to do so.

The Chair will engage with professional journalists and communicators on important issues facing the profession by organizing and moderating the annual Hurley Symposium. The Chair will also serve as Washington liaison for administrators, faculty and students from the Missouri School of Journalism and the University of Missouri. Along with teaching and providing course content, the Chair will serve on the project committees of all graduate students enrolled in the Washington Program.

Qualifications

We are looking for professionals who have worked energetically to sustain and further the highest standards of journalism. Candidates should have proven records of achievement, innovation, and collaboration in journalism; be technologically fluent; exhibit the willingness and ability to seek ways of harnessing emerging media to promote journalism's democratic purpose; and demonstrate an appreciation for the challenges and opportunities of working within an academic environment.

The Chair should have a deep understanding of the role of journalism in a democracy. The Chair should possess a strong network of contacts in media and strategic communications organizations to maintain internship opportunities for students and also should have the ability to evolve the program in a changing media landscape. The Chair should have an excellent reputation in the professional community in order to represent and enhance the prestige of the Missouri School of Journalism.

This 12-month appointment will begin effective August 2019, at the rank of full professor, professional practice (continuing non-tenure track). Candidates must have, at minimum, an undergraduate degree and significant relevant experience.

Application Deadline

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

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