Abell Professor in Baltimore Journalism

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland is looking for candidates to fill the Abell Professorship in Baltimore Journalism. We seek an outstanding journalist who has strong experience in the Baltimore market and is well-versed in its issues, history, challenges and public figures.

The candidate will help develop and deliver courses that use Baltimore as a “living laboratory” and a focus for student assignments that result in print, broadcast and/or multimedia stories. The work of the Abell Professor will help train journalism students in sophisticated public-policy journalism by exploring and producing reports on Baltimore issues. This professorship is a natural expansion of the Merrill College’s focus on public affairs, but one that centers exclusively on Baltimore news and issues. The Abell Professor is named in honor of the Abell Foundation and the former owners of the Baltimore Sun, and their historic commitment to Baltimore and journalism in Maryland.

The Abell Professor will be responsible for the direction of an annual symposium on Baltimore issues, where prominent journalists, community leaders and public officials will discuss in depth the issues deserving wider coverage. This individual will also work with other Merrill College programs to help provide mentorship to students interested in journalism from the Baltimore area.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding journalist who holds a bachelor’s degree, or higher. Knowledge and skills of new media, and previous experience in higher-education instruction, are considered pluses for this position. We are looking for an innovative colleague who can both lead and contribute as our program grows and keeps pace with changing technology.

The College is committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students and curriculum, and it welcomes applicants who can help achieve these objectives. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. This is a nine-month faculty appointment, with full university benefits.

For best consideration, apply by March 20. Send c.v., the names of three references, and a statement of interest in the position to:

Chair, Abell Professor in Baltimore Journalism
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
1117 Journalism Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Founded in 1947, the Merrill College of Journalism has approximately 600 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as about 50 faculty and staff. It is home to nine professional centers and organizations and is widely recognized as one of the best journalism schools in the nation. The University of Maryland actively subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion, political affiliation or personal appearance. EOE/AA.

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