Visiting Shott Chair (Open Rank) or Visiting Professor (Open Rank) of Media/Journalism - College of Creative Arts and Media

The West Virginia University Reed School of Media and Communications seeks a highly experienced journalist and educator in Journalism and Media to teach three courses each fall and spring semester to fill a Visiting Shott Chair (Open Rank) or Visiting Shott Professor (Open Rank) of Media/Journalism, beginning in January 2025 or August 2025, with rank dependent upon experience.

Established by the Hugh I. Shott Jr. Foundation in 1989, the Shott Chair of Journalism was created to attract a highly experienced journalist and educator to the journalism school at West Virginia University (WVU).

The position title and rank will be dependent upon the applicant's qualifications including national prominence, journalism experience, higher education teaching experience, and education. At a minimum, applicants are required to have 7 years of professional journalism experience and a bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communication, education or related field.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following items electronically: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for three references. Applications should include a link to a professional digital portfolio.

For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Diana Martinelli at diana.martinelli@mail.wvu.edu.

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