The University of Montana is advertising for a job within the journalism school, a tenure track position and an emphasis on American Indian news. The position will expand upon the last job vacated by Denny McAuliffe at Reznet News. It would be a great job for someone! Please pass on this information if you know anyone interested in applying for the job. I’ve posted information from the search committee on the position. Here’s part of the job description: “The preferred qualifications include significant professional news media experience, including in multiple media formats, demonstrated experience working with Native Americans and in tribal communities, demonstrated experience working with Native American youth, and a track record of innovation and collaboration. A master’s degree is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a national reputation in journalism may be competitive. Experience in fundraising or in obtaining grants is preferred.”
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 18, 2010.
Jodi Rave
I couldn’t post the link’s, so I’ve pasted the job description here.
Position:
Assistant Professor and Director of Native American Journalism ProjectsGeneral Information:
The University of Montana School of Journalism seeks applicants for the position of assistant professor and director of Native American journalism projects.
The person who fills this position serves two key functions:
• As an assistant professor, this person will develop an agenda of creative/scholarly activity, teaching and service. This is a tenure-track position.
• As director of Native American projects, this person will develop new initiatives across UM and beyond involving Native American programs and students, and will further develop and direct Reznet, a nationally acclaimed program centered on Native Americans, youth and journalism.Reznet, now in its eighth year, is a training and mentoring program for American Indian college students in Montana and around the country, and a Native American news, information and entertainment Web site. http://reznetnews.org/
Essential functions as Assistant Professor include:
• Fulfilling the School’s standards for teaching, creative activity and service. This will include teaching two courses each academic year.
• Developing new opportunities for collaboration at UM and across the region, particularly with tribal communities.
• Helping the University recruit Native American students.Essential functions as Director of Native American Journalism Projects include:
• Raising necessary funds from multiple sources for Reznet’s continued existence. This includes writing grants, and working with the dean, Journalism chairs, the UM Foundation, the Office for Research and Development, and other entities on campus on fundraising opportunities.
• Building from Reznet’s success as a mentoring program and Web site, and developing a vision for the future of the project.
• Developing new opportunities for collaboration at UM and across the region, particularly with tribal communities.
• Recruiting, mentoring and working with young Native Americans and others to develop journalism programs and goals.
• Engaging in ongoing collaboration with such programs as the American Indian Journalism Institute in South Dakota.Qualifications:
The successful candidate will provide evidence of the following qualifications:
• Significant professional news media experience including in multiple media formats.
• Demonstrated experience working with Native Americans and in tribal communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with Native American youth.
• A track record of innovation and collaboration.
• A master’s degree is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a national reputation in journalism may be competitive.
• Experience in fundraising or in obtaining grants is preferred.Applications will be reviewed beginning January 18, 2010. Applications should include a letter of interest, a resume, work samples and any other pertinent materials. Applications should be sent to: Search Committee, School of Journalism, Don Anderson Hall, 32 Campus Drive, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. This position announcement can be made available in alternative formats upon request.
For more on the University of Montana, the School of Journalism and Reznet, please visit the following Web sites:
The University of Montana – http://www.umt.edu
School of Journalism – http://www.jour.umt.edu
Reznet – http://reznetnews.orgUM is an AA/EOE/ADA/Veteran’s Preference employer.
And here is the search committee letter:
Assistant Professor/Director of Native American Projects
The University of Montana School of Journalism seeks a tenure-track assistant professor/director of Native American projects.
The UM School of Journalism is a nationally accredited program located in the scenic Rocky Mountains. We are one of the oldest schools of journalism in the nation and retain our commitment to professional, hands-on training. We have a long history of reaching out to Native Americans across the state and the nation. The award-winning Native Honors Project is in its 20th year. The School also is the home for Reznet – a training and mentoring program for American Indian college students in Montana and around the country, and an award-winning Native American news, information and entertainment Web site.
The preferred qualifications include significant professional news media experience, including in multiple media formats, demonstrated experience working with Native Americans and in tribal communities, demonstrated experience working with Native American youth, and a track record of innovation and collaboration. A master’s degree is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a national reputation in journalism may be competitive. Experience in fundraising or in obtaining grants is preferred.
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 18, 2010. Applications should include a letter of interest, a resume, work samples and any other pertinent materials. Applications should be sent to:
Search Committee
School of Journalism
Don Anderson Hall
32 Campus Drive
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812Full position description available at www.umt.edu/hrs.
The University of Montana is an AA/EOE/ADA/Veteran’s Preference employer.