Journalist in Residence (Adjunct Faculty)

Responsibilities

• Serve as Advisor to the student newspaper, The 1851 Chronicle
• Teach one undergraduate Journalism course per term ranging from foundational news writing and reporting, to feature, investigative and multimedia journalism
• Teach a 1-credit practicum for 1851 staff
• Oversight of students in the planning, creation and promotion of the 1851 Chronicle's monthly print publication and its digital channels
• Recruit and engage the campus community in the work of the paper
• Guide and train students in journalism practices including writing, research, AP-style, reporting and ethical standards
• Supervise the administration of the news organization

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in professional journalism
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communication or related field
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population
• Demonstrated success or potential to teach journalism courses at the undergraduate level
• Experience working with online platforms and multimedia reporting
• Experience as a college media advisor or the lead reporter or editor on one or more significant journalism projects
• Experience in sport journalism especially desirable
• Advanced degree in journalism or a related field, or comparable professional experience (10+ years)
• News management experience
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and digital journalism tools and storytelling strategies (video, audio and/or multimedia)
• Knowledge of operating, marketing plans and training programs for news staff