Job Description

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum QualificationsMust have a Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in journalism or a closely related field. Alternatively, ABD candidates nearing completion of their Ph.D. will be considered.Must have 1 year of professional experience in journalism, or alternatively, 20 pieces of published journalistic work for any of the following:NewspaperWebsiteTV/Radio StationMagazineOther journalistic platformsMust demonstrate teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate levelHOW TO APPLYAll interested candidates must apply online at . Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.Application Materials: * A CV that includes links or a link to your professional work.

• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position indicating areas of teaching and research interest and experience in professional journalism.
• Complete the reference section of the application with contract information for three references. Candidates who advance to the finalist phase will be asked to have their three references submit letters of recommendation.
• A teaching statement that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and a syllabus of a class taught as an instructor attached.
• Research Statement.
• A reflection on diversity, equity and inclusion that describes your approach to integrate these values in your teaching, research, and/or service. This can include past, present, and future (planned) efforts.
• One academic writing sample.
• One published/posted/broadcast journalistic sample.
• Unofficial Transcript.

Applicants must submit items 1, 2, and 3 online with their application in the appropriate upload fields. Please submit items 4 through 9 in the Additional Document upload fields.Review of application materials will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search chair, Dr. Yayu Feng ( ) if you have any questions. Invited candidates will be expected to give a classroom lecture and a research presentation to the faculty.Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota\xe2\x80\x99s largest private university. Its 9,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.Official job posting is available at .

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