Associate Professor of the Practice of Journalism, College of Communication, Boston University - Boston University

Boston University’s College of Communication invites applications for a non-tenure track Associate Professor of the Practice of Journalism, specializing in broadcast journalism. The responsibilities are to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism, preparing our students for an aspect of the industry that is undergoing tremendous change. We are looking for someone with a contemporary understanding of how broadcast journalism is executed, its role in a well-informed society, and how video is effectively used across many organizations and platforms. This Associate Professor of the Practice will be committed to the highest standards of journalism while promoting the kinds of innovations necessary to make journalism relative and sustainable.

The BU Department of Journalism, the largest in New England, is a comprehensive program that offers instruction in all media platforms. The program has a long history of achievement in the broadcast realm, with our students ascending to leading roles at some of the most significant broadcast news organizations in the nation.

Boston University values diverse perspectives, and a strong candidate will have a proven track record in furthering these causes at her or his organization and producing stories that speak to a broad span of humanity. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University is a large college with departments specializing in Film and Television, Journalism, Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations. COM’s student population exceeds 2200 students annually, including undergraduate and Master’s level students. The college integrates a strong liberal arts core with a heavy focus on preparing students for careers as communication professionals. Our faculty is a blend of traditional academicians and widely experienced professionals. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic and professional spheres.

A successful candidate should have the following:

• A distinguished career as a journalist, including a record of sustained excellence. Recognition at the regional level is a given and recognition at the national level is desired.
• A track record of innovation and a strong grasp of many facets of broadcast journalism, whether in front of the camera, or as a producer, or as an executive.
• The qualifications for an appointment as an associate professor of the practice at Boston University. http://www.bu.edu/handbook/appointments-andpromotions/classification-of-ranks-andtitles/
• A master’s degree is preferred; a doctorate is desirable. Neither are required.
• Ability to teach skills courses as well as courses in ethics, international reporting and / or policy.
• Experience in mentoring and management is a significant plus.
• Experience in an academic community, including teaching, is a plus.

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Applications should include a letter of interest, including a statement of teaching philosophy and a vision of where broadcast journalism is going in the next 10 years and how our program can best prepare future journalists.
A CV and the names of three references are also requested. Applications may be sent by mail or, preferably, by email, with attachments in a Word or PDF file format, to:

Lena Sheehan
Department Administrator
Boston University College of Communication,
640 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215.

Email: sheehanl@bu.edu. All inquiries will be confidential. Review of materials will begin November 1, 2024.

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