George Washington University's School of Media Affairs

1. Position Announcement for Journalism/Multimedia Faculty position
The School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University seeks a leading journalist and
educator to advance the school’s commitment to preparing students for our diverse and multi-platform
media environment. This is a full-time, non-tenure-accruing, fixed-term, renewable faculty position
offered at the rank of assistant or associate professor, rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience
and body of work. The successful candidate must have the following Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s
degree, high caliber professional experience, multi-media competency, and a proven agenda of continuing
practice and/or research. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in journalism or a related
field; communication skills consistent with excellent teaching, mentoring and motivating students from a
broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds; and teaching and professional experience in
more than one of the following fields: print, broadcast, digital media production, online reporting and
engagement, and entrepreneurial journalism.
Application Procedure: Send curriculum vita, samples of professional work, a statement of current and
future practice or research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of
recommendation (sent directly by references) to Albert L. May, Journalism Search Committee
Chairman, School of Media and Public Affairs, 805 21st Street, N.W. Suite 400, Washington, DC
20052. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications is ongoing and will
continue until the position is filled. George Washington University is an equal opportunity and
affirmative action institution that invites applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with
disabilities.
An internationally recognized center for research and teaching in political and international
communication, The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs is a dynamic,
interdisciplinary program based in the heart of Washington, D.C., where media, public affairs and politics
intersect. We offer two undergraduate majors (journalism/mass communication and political
communication) as well as an MA degree in media and public affairs. We also offer an MA degree in
Global Communication jointly with the Elliot School of International Affairs. More information on the
School can be found at http://smpa.gwu.edu/.
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The
university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among the faculty. We are
particularly interested in receiving applications from underrepresented groups and strongly encourage
women and persons of color to apply.