Auburn University Journalism Program

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We are hiring a Lecturer or Professor of Practice in Journalism for Fall 2020!

Auburn University
School of Communication and Journalism
Lecturer or Professor of Practice in Journalism

Position: The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University seeks candidates for a Lecturer or Professor of Practice position in Journalism beginning Aug. 16, 2020.

Responsibilities: This is a nine-month, non-tenure track, full-time teaching faculty position in the undergraduate journalism program. The position may be renewed annually by mutual agreement based on the availability of funds, the need for services and satisfactory performance.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate are to teach undergraduate journalism courses during the fall and spring semesters. An ability to teach a variety of journalism courses is a requirement. Candidates should indicate in their cover letters the courses they are qualified to teach. Course descriptions are available online: https://aub.ie/JRNLcourses

The candidate will teach four courses per semester and is expected to be an engaged member of the School by serving on committees. Opportunities for summer teaching are possible, subject to availability of funds.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates who advance our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Lecturer Appointment: Requires a master’s degree at the time of appointment and five years of full-time journalism experience.

Professor of Practice Appointment: Requires a bachelor’s degree at the time of appointment and 15 years of full-time journalism experience.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Application: Please go to this website to apply for the position: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com

Review of applications will begin May 18, 2020, and continue until a candidate is selected.

Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. In 2018, it was ranked 52nd among public universities by U.S. News and World Report and was classified as a Carnegie R1 research university. Its 2018 enrollment of 30,440 students includes 24,628 undergraduates and 5,812 graduate and professional students. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, its positive work environment, its thriving student life programs, and its beautiful campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Auburn offers a high quality of life including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center, SEC sports throughout the academic year and an outstanding K-12 school system. The Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is only 90 minutes away, with multiple shuttle service options to/from Auburn daily.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer.

We are hiring a Lecturer or Professor of Practice in Journalism for Fall 2020. I am the search chair if anyone has any questions: [email protected]. Thank you!

Auburn University
School of Communication and Journalism
Lecturer or Professor of Practice in Journalism

Position: The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University seeks candidates for a Lecturer or Professor of Practice position in Journalism beginning Aug. 16, 2020.

Responsibilities: This is a nine-month, non-tenure track, full-time teaching faculty position in the undergraduate journalism program. The position may be renewed annually by mutual agreement based on the availability of funds, the need for services and satisfactory performance.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate are to teach undergraduate journalism courses during the fall and spring semesters. An ability to teach a variety of journalism courses is a requirement. Candidates should indicate in their cover letters the courses they are qualified to teach. Course descriptions are available online: https://aub.ie/JRNLcourses

The candidate will teach four courses per semester and is expected to be an engaged member of the School by serving on committees. Opportunities for summer teaching are possible, subject to availability of funds.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates who advance our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Lecturer Appointment: Requires a master’s degree at the time of appointment and five years of full-time journalism experience.

Professor of Practice Appointment: Requires a bachelor’s degree at the time of appointment and 15 years of full-time journalism experience.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Application: Please go to this website to apply for the position: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com

Review of applications will begin May 18, 2020, and continue until a candidate is selected.

Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. In 2018, it was ranked 52nd among public universities by U.S. News and World Report and was classified as a Carnegie R1 research university. Its 2018 enrollment of 30,440 students includes 24,628 undergraduates and 5,812 graduate and professional students. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, its positive work environment, its thriving student life programs, and its beautiful campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Auburn offers a high quality of life including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center, SEC sports throughout the academic year and an outstanding K-12 school system. The Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is only 90 minutes away, with multiple shuttle service options to/from Auburn daily.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer.

Recent and upcoming JRNL grads! WRBL has three openings:
News Producer (available now)
Weekend News Anchor and MMJ (starting in October)
Sports Anchor and MMJ (starting in November)

Email your cover letter, resume, and demo reel link to Gene Kirkconnell, news director, at [email protected].

You also need to apply on the Nexstar Careers website at the link below to be considered for any position.

https://broadcastcareers-nexstar.icims.com/jobs/search?hashed=-435594649&mobile=false&width=1030&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

On Monday, July 1, the Journalism Program was pleased to welcome back to campus 1961-62 Plainsman Editor Jim Bullington.

Jim met with AUJRNL majors and Plainsman staffers at the newspaper’s Student Center offices.

Bullington shared from his many experiences, starting with a 1961 editorial calling for the integration of Auburn. The column resulted in the Klan burning a 7-foot cross in the lawn in front of Bullington’s fraternity house.

He also described escaping certain ex*****on by the North Vietnamese in Hue, South Vietnam during the 1965 Vietnam War Tet offensive, while in the U.S. Foreign Service.

His career included a three-year stint as U.S. ambassador to Burundi under President Ronald Reagan.

After “retiring” from the Foreign Service, Bullington and his wife, Tuy-Cam, spent six years with the Peace Corps directing efforts in Niger, Africa’s poorest nation.

Bullington chronicled his life in his autobiography, “Global Adventures on Less-Traveled Roads,” which is available on most book sale sites.