Director of the Journalism Program
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Georgetown College: Journalism Program

Location: Washington, DC
Open Date: Feb 23, 2022
Deadline:

Description
Georgetown College, the school of arts and sciences within Georgetown University, seeks a new Director for its undergraduate program in Journalism. The director will hold a faculty position at Georgetown with the possibility of that position being full- or part-time.

Taking advantage of the university's location in Washington, D.C., the Journalism Program and its faculty of distinguished journalists teaches students both the theory and practice of journalism across a wide variety of issues, ranging from politics to the arts to sports. The program currently offers a minor to interested students.

In addition to teaching in the program, the next director will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and advancing the curriculum
• Recruiting and retaining qualified faculty
• Mentoring new faculty
• Advising students and assisting in internship placement
• Interfacing with other academic units at the university
• Planning and managing the program's budget
• Engaging in development, fundraising and alumni relations
• Participating in public-facing activities: organizing public events, public commentary on journalism issues, representing the program

Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a distinguished record of engagement with the field of journalism. Experience teaching journalism in a university setting is desirable, but not required. An advanced degree related to journalism is also desirable, but not required.


Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest as well as a curriculum vitae with the names of three references by clicking Apply Now. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 15, 2022.


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Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.






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