Associate Professor of Journalism, Tenure Track, and the Franco Pattarino Endowed Professorship...
Chapman University

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Associate Professor of Journalism, Tenure Track, and the Franco Pattarino Endowed Professorship of Journalism, Fall 2024

Location:
Orange, CA
Open Date:
Mar 1, 2024
Description:

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor in Journalism position within the Department of English, starting in Fall 2024.  The successful applicant will also be the initial holder of the Franco Pattarino Endowed Professorship of Journalism.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classification, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California's most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman's campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students from 50 states, three territories, and 78 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and Schmid College of Science and Technology, offer 65 bachelor's, 53 master's, and six doctoral programs, as well as nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are conducted by more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their respective fields, including Nobel Laureates, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science recipients, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences boasts a vibrant and expanding array of interdisciplinary minors, including Africana Studies, Disability Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, Latinx and Latin American Studies, LGBTQ Studies, Gender Studies, and Health Humanities. Chapman University is deeply committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the campus community. Applicants are invited to address their professional commitment to these principles within their application materials. More information is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

The chosen candidate will have opportunities for multifaceted student engagement, teaching that promotes high-quality journalism, and emphasizes publishing, mentorship, and curriculum development. The program allows students to work across various genres, including civic accountability news, investigative journalism, magazine writing, arts and culture writing, multimedia journalism, digital design, photojournalism, narrative nonfiction, podcasting, sports writing, and broadcast journalism. Future program leadership roles are possible.

Responsibilities

This position requires experience in reporting, writing and/or editing nonpartisan, unbiased  accountability news, features and investigations and a robust research agenda. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work  includes analyzing journalism's role in strengthening democratic and civic institutions. 

• Teach undergraduate Collegiate News Service reporting and writing courses.
• Provide guidance and professional development to undergraduate Journalism students by offering personalized academic advising and overseeing their internship experiences.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publication.
• Participate in department, college, and university service and community engagement, including cultivating a welcoming campus climate, an inclusive curriculum, and an equitable learning environment.

Qualifications:

Required

• Terminal degree in Journalism or related field and significant professional journalism experience.
• Strong potential for an originally-researched book publication or high-impact professional journalism publications. 
• Evidence of effective teaching in undergraduate courses in Journalism.
• Professional journalism experience.

Preferred

• Record of significant professional journalism publications and/or nonfiction book(s) or work under contract.

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following:

• Cover Letter 
• CV or Resumé
• Samples of published journalism, research articles and/or scholarly work (if available)
• List of three references with contact information.
• Copies of student evaluations or equivalent measure of teaching effectiveness.

For inquiries, please email the Search Committee Chair, Professor Susan Paterno paterno@chapman.edu and use "Associate Professor of Journalism, Tenure Track, and the Franco Pattarino Endowed Professorship of Journalism, Fall 2024" as the email subject line.

Application reviews will begin on April 15th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Office of Human Resources, DeMille Hall - 140, One University Drive, Orange, California 92866

 

 

 

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