Faculty Members Needed

Knight Chair in Multimedia Journalism

The Medill School at Northwestern University seeks an outstanding professional who has a distinguished reputation in multimedia journalism to fill a new chair at one of the nation’s pre-eminent journalism schools.

We seek a person who has created new knowledge and/or advances in multimedia journalism and digital news. The chair holder will help Medill and the industries the School serves explore new, engaging ways of delivering impactful news, stories, messages and information.

The Knight Professor will also provide leadership on journalism issues and will teach graduate and undergraduate students -- as well as media executives who shape the multimedia future.

The ability to engage with students is a requirement. An advanced degree is a plus, but not required.  This candidate must be tenurable as a full professor, which can be achieved by a record of outstanding professional accomplishments that created measurable, high impact, multimedia advances or by doing significant research in the news.

Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

Anticipated start is September 2008. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than June 1, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Martin Block, chair, search committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101.

FACULTY MEMBER – Multimedia Journalism

The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University seeks an outstanding professional or scholar who can teach sophisticated multimedia journalism to graduate and undergraduate students. The person we seek must be a hands-on multimedia journalist, meaning he or she is proficient with the tools but more importantly is able to use them and teach students how to use them to create effective journalism. More than craft, however, we seek a person with a vision of the future and the ability to do original theoretical or applied research and contribute thought leadership to the academy and the professions. Faculty rank and track (tenure or non-tenure) are open. Both professionals and academics can earn tenure at Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are available from the School. Thus, while a Ph.D. is preferred for this position, it is not necessary. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill.

Anticipated start is September 2008, but an earlier start is possible. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101, or to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

FACULTY MEMBER – Business Journalism

The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University seeks an outstanding and experienced professional to teach business and economics journalism to graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will have a broad base in all aspects of business reporting and depth in one or two specialty areas. An investigative track record is preferred, as is some multimedia experience. Faculty rank and track (tenure or non-tenure) are open. Both professionals and academics can earn tenure at Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are available from the School. Thus, while for this position an MBA or Ph.D. is preferred, it is not required. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill.

Anticipated start is September 2008, but an earlier starting date is possible. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101 or to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu.

FACULTY MEMBER – Video/Broadcast Journalism

The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University seeks an outstanding and experienced professional to lead our video/broadcast efforts.  We’re looking for a pro with vision to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists in this quickly-changing field. The successful candidate will teach video/broadcast journalism for large and small screens to undergraduate and graduate students, pursue original applied or theoretical research and provide thought leadership on and off campus.

Faculty rank and track (tenure or non-tenure) are open. Both professionals and academics can earn tenure at Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are available from the School. An advanced degree preferred, but not required. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill. Anticipated start is September 2008, but an earlier start is possible. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than March 31, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101 or to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu

FACULTY MEMBER – Public Affairs Journalism in Washington, D.C.

The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University seeks a seasoned journalist for its Washington, D.C., campus, where he or she will teach graduate students about public affairs issues and their relevance to communities and individuals. The successful candidate will teach seminars and coach and edit students in reporting classes. Must be comfortable working in and with multimedia and be familiar with audience research. Faculty rank and track (tenure or non-tenure) are open. Both professionals and academics can earn tenure at Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are available from the School. An advanced degree preferred. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill.

Anticipated start is September 2008. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101 or to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

FACULTY MEMBER – Audience Understanding

The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University seeks a tenure-track professional or scholar with experience in media and journalism and expertise in quantitative and qualitative audience research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students who will pursue careers in media news, magazine, video, audio and interactive journalism. He or she also will do original research and contribute to thought leadership in the area of audience understanding. Faculty rank likely at the Assistant Professor level, though a higher rank is possible if experience warrants. Both professionals and academics can earn tenure at Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are available from the School. Thus, while a Ph.D. is preferred for this position, it is not required. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill. Anticipated start is September 2008. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101 or to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

FACULTY MEMBER – Market Research and Consumer Insight

The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University seeks a tenure-track professional or scholar in the area of Market Research and Consumer Insight for its Integrated Marketing Communications department. Specifically, we are seeking a candidate with the ability to blend quantitative and qualitative research to develop understandings of consumer insight and media consumption.

IMC at Medill now has nine full-time faculty members who research and teach in areas that include: IMC marketing management; customer insight; media economics and technology; branding; database analysis; communities; advertising; direct and e-commerce marketing; and strategic communications. The department offers full-time and part-time master’s degrees in integrated marketing communications, and expects to launch an undergrad program in the fall of 2008. This position represents an expansion of the department to provide broader undergraduate offerings and additional courses for Medill master’s students.

Candidates should have demonstrated evidence of conducting academic research and be able to teach in a demanding but rewarding environment at one of the nation’s premier universities.

The faculty rank is anticipated to be at the Assistant Professor level, though a higher rank is possible if experience warrants. Ph.D. expected, but note both professionals and academics can earn tenure at Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are available from the School. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill.

Anticipated start is September 2008, but an earlier start date is possible.. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101or to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

FACULTY MEMBER – Strategic Communications

The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University seeks a tenure-track professional or scholar in the area of strategic communications for its Integrated Marketing Communications department. Specifically, we are seeking a candidate who has the span to cover topics such as corporate communications, public relations and internal communications. Medill values academic research that addresses real-world business problems and takes advantage of the numerous industry ties the department has.

IMC at Medill now has nine full-time faculty members who research and teach in areas that include: IMC marketing management; customer insight; media economics and technology; branding; database analysis; communities; advertising; direct and e-commerce marketing; and strategic communications. The department offers full-time and part-time master’s degrees in integrated marketing communications, and expects to launch an undergrad program in the fall of 2008. This position represents an expansion of the department to provide broader undergraduate offerings and additional courses for Medill master’s students.

Candidates should have demonstrated evidence of conducting academic research and be able to teach in a demanding but rewarding environment at one of the nation’s premier universities.

The faculty rank is anticipated to be at the Assistant Professor level, though a higher rank is possible if experience warrants. Ph.D. expected, but note that both professionals and academics can earn tenure at Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are available from the School. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill.

Anticipated start is September 2008, but an earlier start date is possible. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101or to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.