Position Announcement

Assistant or Associate Professor of Media and Public Affairs

The School of Media and Public Affairs invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.  We seek a promising scholar with research and teaching interests focused on news and journalism.  Research interests we seek include: media law and policy, history, changing technologies and their effects on news media, or new journalism business models.

Appointment begins September 1, 2011.  Responsibilities include teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level; conducting a successful program of research; advising students; and performing department and university service.

Basic Qualifications:  Hiring at any level requires an earned doctorate or terminal degree in a field related to media and public affairs. For consideration at the assistant level applicants must demonstrate potential to establish a sustained program of scholarly research resulting in a strong publication record as evidenced by scholarly publications, works in progress, or letters of recommendation; and potential for teaching excellence in area of specialization as demonstrated by teaching evaluations or research presentations.  For consideration at the associate level, at least six years of college teaching or commensurate experience, documented evidence of excellence in teaching and a strong research record as demonstrated by scholarly books and/or publications in leading peer reviewed journals.   

Preferred Qualifications: One or more peer-reviewed or other scholarly publications; prior teaching experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidenced by teaching evaluations.  Preference may be given to those with professional experience. 

Application Procedure: Send curriculum vita, samples of scholarly work, a statement of current and future research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of potential for teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Christopher Sterling, Search Committee Chair,  School of Media and Public Affairs, 805 21^st Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20052.  Review of applications will begin on November 29, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.  Only complete applications will be considered.

An internationally recognized center for research and teaching in political and international communication, The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs is a dynamic, interdisciplinary program based in the heart of Washington, D.C., where media, public affairs and politics intersect. We offer two undergraduate majors (journalism/mass communication and political communication) as well as an MA degree in media and public affairs. We also offer an MA degree in Global Communication jointly with the Elliot School of International Affairs.  More information on the School can be found at  http://smpa.gwu.edu/. 

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among the faculty.  We are particularly interested in receiving applications from underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply.