School of Journalism and Media - 350100

11/08/2021

Yes

Permanent Faculty

Open Rank (Fixed Term or Tenure Track) in Business Journalism

Open Rank

FAC0003769

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

Dependent on experience and qualifications

07/01/2022

The Hussman School affirms that hiring and tenure and promotion decisions should be the purview of faculty and appropriate university bodies. The School is in the process of reviewing donor guidelines to stress the importance of academic freedom from inappropriate outside influence.

We are a diverse, collaborative group of researchers who address questions in media processes and production; legal and regulatory issues in communication; media uses and effects; health communication; and political, social, and strategic communication. We are also diverse in methodological approaches and welcome scholars who bridge methodological and theoretical traditions.

We have strong interdisciplinary partners with the School of Information and Library Science and Gillings School of Global Public Health, and with the School of Law we operate the UNC Center for Media Law and Policy, which includes a graduate-level dual degree program. We also have ties with Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies, and other departments and schools at the university.

In addition to its robust undergraduate programs in journalism, advertising, and public relations, graduate program offerings within the School include the Ph.D. in Media and Communication, the M.A. in Media and Communication, the online M.A. in Digital Communication, and a post baccalaureate certificate program in digital communication.

The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and administers a variety of professional development and distance-learning programs to students and working professionals. Enrollment includes about 1,000 undergraduates and 125 graduate students, in addition to professional development and distance education students. Our faculty members are international thought leaders whose scholarly and creative activities are visible and respected across academia, industry, and the public realm.

Our school is committed to diversity and inclusion, which we consider in all aspects of our school as we prepare students for an increasingly complex world. We welcome candidates whose work (research/creative, teaching, service, etc.) supports those values. In line with this commitment, we request that candidates submit a vision statement to describe how their teaching, advising, and professional activities will enrich our learning community. Applicants who identify as members of minoritized / marginalized groups can seek information and resources from our school’s diversity committee (http://hussman.unc.edu/diversity-and-inclusion), as well as from the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion (diversity.unc.edu).

The Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an experienced professional in business journalism to join the faculty in Fall 2022. The School offers one of the few business journalism programs in the country and is known for providing strong foundations in writing, conceptual thinking and ethical practices.

The successful candidate will contribute to the school’s continued excellence in journalism with a particular focus on business journalism. The selected candidate will teach five semester-long courses per academic year (if hired on tenure track) or six semester-long courses per year (if hired on a fixed-term appointment). During the interview process, the specifics of each appointment will be discussed.

This person will administer the school’s business journalism certificate program, will be expected to teach current courses and will expand our course offerings in business journalism. The selected candidate also is expected to engage with business journalism leaders as well as community partners to connect students with professional experiences that enhance their education and career preparation. Fostering the trajectory of students is a key component of this position, particularly through advising and mentoring. The person in this position will serve on or lead master’s student thesis committees and serve on other school committees. Additional responsibilities will include service to the school and the university.

The successful candidate will have a distinguished career as a business journalist, at either the local or national level, with at least 10 years of experience writing or editing in the field of business or economics news. A master’s degree or terminal degree in journalism, communication, business or a related discipline is preferred. An earned terminal degree may be substituted by relevant professional experience or by a combination of education and experience.

The candidate should be proficient in business journalism and multiple reporting techniques, such as data gathering and analysis, records requests, navigating business documents and the uses of new technologies. Candidates are encouraged to submit a business journalism portfolio demonstrating their prior work.

The ability to teach students effectively in the classroom is of great importance. Prior experience in teaching university courses in business journalism or related disciplines is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of teaching evaluations) is requested. Leading seminars or workshops with university-level students or industry professionals will be considered in lieu of teaching experience, provided evidence of effectiveness is included.

The ability to teach courses in leadership and entrepreneurship.
An interest or experience in online instruction.
Abilities in digital media.
Administrative experience in higher education and/or the profession.

Not Applicable.

Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/213685 and upload the following documents:
1. Curriculum vitae / resume.
2. Cover letter highlighting qualifications.
3. Diversity statement describing how your teaching, advising, and professional activities will enrich our academic community. (upload as “Other document”);
4. Research and/or professional activities statement (optional).
5. A business journalism portfolio demonstrating prior work (optional, upload as “Other Document 2”).
6. Teaching philosophy statement (optional).
As part of the application, you will be asked to provide a list of names and contact information for 4 to 5 professional references. If selected for an interview, your professional references will be contacted with a request to provide a letter of recommendation.

The search will remain open until filled, however, for optimal consideration, application materials should be received by January 18, 2022.