Associate/Full Professor- Citizenship and Democratic Institutions

Posting Details

Posting Details



Job # 076564 Job Title Associate/Full Professor- Citizenship and Democratic Institutions Location Syracuse, NY and Washington D.C. Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours
As determined by department chair and associate dean.

Two positions available-one in Syracuse, and one in Washington DC.
Please specify which campus when applying. Job Type Full-time Rank Open Rank Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications invites applications for two full-time tenured positions at the Associate or Full Professor rank to begin Fall 2023. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2022 and continue until positions are filled.
The School seeks multidisciplinary scholars who have significant, established track records of published research, extramural grant acquisition, and thought leadership in the area of journalism and democracy to be a part of Syracuse University’s new Center for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship . The Center, located in Washington, D.C., is a joint effort of the Newhouse School and Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and promotes nonpartisan, evidence-based research and dialogue in the public interest. One of the positions would be based at the Newhouse School in Syracuse, while the other position would be based at the Center in Washington, D.C.

We seek colleagues who can lead multidisciplinary research efforts to analyze the forces that damage trust in journalism and democracy and to strengthen the ability of journalists and others to rebuild credibility. Candidates should be familiar with the historical and contemporary issues in American journalism that make it prone to distrust, including from members of marginalized groups; be able to critically evaluate these issues; consider solutions; and engage in productive self-reflection. A wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches will be considered, from a range of disciplines including political science, psychology, sociology, computer science, and history in addition to mediated communication. The ability to secure grant funding is essential.
This recruitment is part of an ambitious Invest Syracuse Cluster Hire Initiative in the broad area of Citizenship and Democratic Institutions. As an integral part of this investment, Syracuse University will recruit multiple candidates for faculty positions across departments for this cluster. Faculty hired into these positions will build on our existing strengths in the focus area and will participate in an organized research cluster that spans multiple departments in the Newhouse School, the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, the Law School, and across Syracuse University.

Qualifications
A Ph.D. is strongly preferred.
Applicants should specify if they are applying for the Syracuse-based or the DC-based position. Job Specific Qualifications Responsibilities
The successful candidates will teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise and will have a teaching load appropriate for a productive scholar. S/he will have a track record of collegial collaboration and be expected to advise doctoral dissertations and master’s theses. The Washington-based scholar also will be expected to make research visible to policy makers and others so as to have an impact on the conversation around journalism’s role in democracy.

# HEJ Physical Requirements
Not Applicable Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, applicants should submit a cover
letter of interest which includes three important areas:
1. Research Activity – The Newhouse School values both scholarly research
and creative activity. However, we look for colleagues to make substantial
collegial contributions in sponsored research, thus the successful applicant
must demonstrate a sustained scholarly agenda with potential to gain
extramural funds. Please describe how your experience will help you
contribute to the University and School’s commitment to research and creative
initiatives.
2. Teaching – The Newhouse School prides itself on the high quality of
education it provides. We are especially interested in applicants with the
ability to contribute to doctoral study. Please describe your teaching interests
and philosophy of how students best learn.
3. Diversity and Inclusion – Please describe how your past experience has
prepared you to contribute to the School’s and the University’s strategic
commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in higher
education.
In addition to the cover letter, applications should include :
• a curriculum vitae, and
• list of four academic or professional references with contact name, title, address,
and email/phone information. The search committee will only contact listed
references for applicants who are finalists for the position.

About the Newhouse School:
Widely regarded as the nation’s leading school of communications, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is home to approximately 2,000 undergraduates, 180 residential master’s degree students, 200 online master’s degree students and 15 doctoral degree students. They are among the best in the country, having secured a place in the class through a highly competitive admissions process. The typical admitted first-year student has a 3.8 GPA .

The school’s 250,000-square-foot, three-building complex is a leading-edge learning environment where students are exposed to the tools and technologies used by professionals in the field. Features include Dick Clark Studios, a high-tech entertainment production facility that rivals many Hollywood studios; the Diane and Bob Miron Digital News Center, complete with a contemporary news set, a green screen, state-of-the-art lighting systems and cameras; the Alan Gerry Center for Media Innovation, a creative hub where Newhouse expertise in content development and production meets the latest media technology and programming trends; the Emerging Insights Lab, a state-of-the-art social media command center; and the Collaborative Media Room, home to the student-produced multimedia news site, The NewsHouse.

In January 2020, the S.I. Newhouse Foundation announced a $75 million gift to the Newhouse School, the largest donation to Syracuse University in its 150-year history and one of the largest ever to any communications school.

To learn more about the Newhouse School, visit https://newhouse.syr.edu . About Syracuse University
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