Philip Merrill College of Journalism | University of Maryland

Asst. Professor in Emerging Media (Tenure Track)

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of emerging media. The ideal candidate is an innovator who can work and teach across media platforms; carry out an ambitious program of scholarship or creative activity; and help our growing team of new media professionals and scholars as we explore the potential of a new state-of-the art journalism facility.

The successful candidate will offer demonstrated commitment to effective teaching in online journalism as well as the ability to collaborate with both students and faculty in the "hands on" news bureaus of our Capital News Service.

Demonstrated ability to carry out a research agenda is desirable.

A Ph.D. is preferred; other academic credentials will be considered.

The Merrill College is committed to achieving diversity among its faculty, students, and in its curriculum and welcomes applicants who can help achieve those objectives. Salary and benefits will be competitive.

The Philip Merrill College is a Carnegie Initiative on the Future of Journalism member institution.

Please submit cover letter, CV, and names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references by October 30, 2009, for best consideration, to:

Chair, Assistant Professor Search Committee
1117 Journalism Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7111

EMPLOYER: The Merrill College of Journalism has fewer than 600 undergraduate and graduate students and approximately 50 faculty and staff. Founded in 1947, it is recognized among the nation's top journalism schools, and is one of the Carnegie Consortium News21 schools. Soon to be housed in the new Knight Hall, Merrill is committed to producing media scholars, critics, educators and journalists.

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.