University of Michigan - Howard R. Marsh Visiting Professorship in Journalism
- Employer
- University of Michigan
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 26, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Journalism
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Applicants for the Howard R. March Visiting Professorship should submit one PDF file via email to kgoneill@umich.edu no later than February 28, 2022 containing:
- a current CV
- evidence of teaching excellence,
- a brief summary of courses the applicant proposes to teach,
- the name and contact information for three individuals who can provide a letter of recommendation.
Indicate “Marsh Visiting Professor” in the email subject line.
Applications must be received by February 28, 2022. Review of applications and selections will occur by March 31, 2022.
Job Summary
The Department of
Communication and Media at the University of Michigan seeks
applications for the Howard R. Marsh Visiting Professorship in
Journalism for the fall and winter terms of the 2022-2023 academic
year (August 29, 2022 – April 30, 2023).
Responsibilities
The Marsh Visiting
Professor will teach two courses per term, engage in additional
dialogue with students and faculty, pursue current professional or
scholarly interests, and contribute to the direction of the Howard
R. Marsh Center for the Study of Journalistic Performance. The
Center, located in the Department of Communication and Media,
supports scholarly research on democratic functions of the news
media. In addition, the Marsh Visiting Professor gives a public
lecture during the winter term.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Significant journalism experience
- Ability to contribute to the education of students who are studying long-range factors affecting the ability of the news media to perform their functions in a democratic society, including press and government relationships, the economics of the news business, and the recruitment and career mobility of professional journalists
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree
Underfill Statement
The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's
qualifications and may be filled as a Lecturer.
Union Affiliation
This position may be
covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M
and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains
and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and
other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of
Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon
acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party
administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will
be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of
Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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