Shirley Povich Chair in Sports Journalism

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland is looking for candidates to fill the Shirley Povich Chair in Sports Journalism. Named in honor of the legendary Washington Post columnist and editor Shirley Povich, the Povich Chair will be a prominent sports journalist who can advocate for excellence in sports reporting. We are seeking a sports journalist with a national or international reputation to fill this prestigious and flexible appointment.

The Povich Chair will help develop and deliver courses in sports reporting. This endowed chair also will help conceive and deliver such special programs as the Shirley Povich Symposium, an annual public discussion of issues facing sports journalists. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach related seminar courses and pursue an appropriate agenda of research and/or creative work.

This appointment is flexible, fitting into the schedule of the top candidate. It can range from a full-time appointment to a part-time schedule built around the candidate’s work and travel schedule. Duration of the appointment is flexible, too.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Experience and expertise in multiple media formats is preferable, and previous experience in higher education instruction is considered a plus. 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. Benefits will vary depending on type of appointment.

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, Povich Chair in Sports 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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