Howard R. Marsh Visiting Professorship in Journalism

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　　How to Apply

　　Applicants for the Howard R. Marsh Visiting Professorship should submit one PDF file via email to [email protected] no later than February 29, 2024 containing:

　　a current CV

　　evidence of teaching excellence

　　a brief summary of courses the applicant proposes to teach

　　a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement.

　　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 29, 2024. Review of applications will occur by March 31, 2024 with selection expected to be completed by April 30, 2024.

　　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 2024-2025 academic year (August 26, 2024 - April 30, 2025).

　　Mission Statement

　　The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

　　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

　　This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. 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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

　　Application Deadline

　　Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

　　U-M EEO/AA Statement

　　The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　244156

　　Working Title

　　Howard R. Marsh Visiting Professorship in Journalism

　　Job Title

　　VISITING PROFESSOR

　　Work Location

　　Ann Arbor Campus

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt

　　Organizational Group

　　College Of Lsa

　　Department

　　LSA Communication and Media

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/18/2024 - 2/29/2024

　　Career Interest

　　Instructional - Regular

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