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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:38:08 -0400
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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Department of Journalism
Assistant Professor in Magazine Journalism

The Department of Journalism within the School of Communications and Theater at Temple University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, to begin in August 2009. We are seeking a new faculty member who brings professional expertise in magazine publishing, editing and/or design, as well as theoretical expertise in studies areas such as new media, law, ethics, history, and/or media criticism. The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of teaching experience and a clear agenda for scholarly research. The Ph.D. is preferred, though we also will consider applicants with notable professional experience. Departmental faculty holding the Ph.D. also have the opportunity to participate in the School of Communication and Theater’s doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication. 

The goal of Temple’s journalism program is to prepare students for a multimedia professional future with solid training in urban journalism, with particular emphasis on underserved communities. We seek a colleague with a similar commitment and philosophy. 

The Department of Journalism is more than 80 years old with 14 full-time faculty members who teach some 800 undergraduate and graduate students. A Master of Journalism program offers professional training to full- and part-time students. Temple University, located in Philadelphia, the nation’s fourth largest media market, is a major research university with more than 35,000 students on regional and international campuses. Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including experience working with diverse populations and/or covering urban issues; (2) resume with each page signed and dated; (3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy; (4) statement of research/professional activity philosophy; and (5) names/contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2008.

Apply to: Search Committee, Department of Journalism, Temple University, 316 Annenberg Hall, 2020 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080.
 



 
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Andrew Mendelson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Journalism
School of Communications and Theater
Temple University
2020 North 13th Street, Room 316
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.204.5020
215.204.1974 (fax)