University of Colorado Boulder
Professor of Environmental Journalism
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
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Job Summary
The Department of Journalism in the College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track open-rank professor of environmental journalism. The successful candidate will also be appointed as the Faculty Director of the college's Center for Environmental Journalism (CEJ). Established in 1992, and one of the world's preeminent centers of its kind, the CEJ's goal is to enrich public understanding of environmental issues by elevating the quality, range, and depth of coverage by journalists. The CEJ does this by helping seasoned and emerging journalists enhance their knowledge of the scientific, economic, political, and social aspects of these issues. The CEJ includes oversight of the Ted Scipps Fellowships in Environemental Journalism and the Water Desk.
The successful candidate will identify within the broad field of journalism but specialize in an area that could fit under a very broad definition of environmental journalism. We prefer candidates with a background in practicing environmental journalism, but are open to hiring either an academic or professional. If the successful candidate researches environmental journalism, the department strongly prefers someone well-grounded in journalism studies and open to creative interchange with colleagues practicing a variety of qualitative, quantitative and practice-based methodologies while researching and teaching journalism and media through both a social science and humanistic approach. All candidates should also have demonstrated commitment to and experience with inclusive pedagogies and the mentoring of a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate students.
In addition to the service commitments above, the position is responsible for teaching 2 courses each academic year, usually assigned as 1 course per semester, and is expected to commit 40% of their effort to maintaining a strong national and/or international scholarly/creative work profile within their discipline.
The appointment will begin in August of 2025.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
In 2022, the Department of Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder celebrated its 100th anniversary as a degree-granting organization within CU Boulder. Faculty members are prominent in both the academic and professional organizations. The Department of Journalism is a vibrant and engaged community of scholars and practitioners who share a commitment to the highest ethical and innovative ways to teach and research about journalism. The Department offers BA and MA degrees in journalism. The Department also offers a PhD degree in journalism studies.
Established in 2015, the College of Media, Communication and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMCI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity. Our students and faculty from six departments and an independent PhD program think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.
CMCI strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity, access and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this commitment and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education. We welcome applications from minoritized racial and ethnic identities, ciswomen, non-normative genders and sexualities, persons with disabilities, and others who have encountered legacies of marginalization.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The successful candidate will be a full-time tenured member of the Department of Journalism and expected to contribute commeasurably to the department, college and university. Roughly 20% of the successful candidate's appointment will be dedicated to service as the Director of the CEJ. The responsibilities of this position include the supervision of a staff of three people (the CEJ's Program Manager, and two Water Desk co-directors), and oversight of the CEJ-directed work of the Assistant Director of the CEJ; budget and fund-raising for existing and new programs and initiatives; the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism; The Water Desk. As part of these responsibilities, the Director oversees the organization of symposia and seminars; planning weekly seminars and regular field trips for the Scripps program; selection, on-boarding and support of Scripps Fellows; planning and administration of all aspects of The Water Desk; planning and administration of new and existing CEJ initiatives, programs and projects.
What You Should Know
As part of the University of Colorado Boulder's deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
Annual salary of $90,000-$150,000 plus full benefits for the base faculty appointment as a tenured professor and annual stipend of $12,500 for a secondary faculty appointment as the Faculty Director for the Center for Environmental Journalism.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Be engaged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
* An MA in journalism or a closely allied field is required at the time of appointment.* At least one (1) year teaching at the undergraduate level.
What We Would Like You to Have
* A PhD in journalism or a closely allied field is preferred.* Three (3) or more years teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.
* Experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred.* An already tenured candidate is strongly preferred. We will, though, consider candidates whose body of scholarly/creative work, teaching experience, and record of service make a clear case that they would receive an award of tenure from the University of Colorado through the University's requisite hire with tenure processes. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
* A current CV.* A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.* During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation at a later time. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.* Evidence of Teaching Success (uploaded in PDF format): Examples of evidence of teaching success might include teaching awards, unique teaching initiatives, peer reviews of teaching or teaching evaluations.
* Published Article (uploaded in PDF format): Please submit a copy of one (1) published article or other representative research.* Diversity and Inclusion Statement (uploaded in PDF format): Please submit a short essay that details your commitment and experience with issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and with mentoring.
Please apply by October 31, 2024 for consideration.
For questions, please contact Department Chair Pat Ferrucci at patrick.ferrucci@colorado.edu or Search Committee Chair Tom Yulsman at tom.yulsman@colorado.edu.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
Job Summary
The Department of Journalism in the College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track open-rank professor of environmental journalism. The successful candidate will also be appointed as the Faculty Director of the college's Center for Environmental Journalism (CEJ). Established in 1992, and one of the world's preeminent centers of its kind, the CEJ's goal is to enrich public understanding of environmental issues by elevating the quality, range, and depth of coverage by journalists. The CEJ does this by helping seasoned and emerging journalists enhance their knowledge of the scientific, economic, political, and social aspects of these issues. The CEJ includes oversight of the Ted Scipps Fellowships in Environemental Journalism and the Water Desk.
The successful candidate will identify within the broad field of journalism but specialize in an area that could fit under a very broad definition of environmental journalism. We prefer candidates with a background in practicing environmental journalism, but are open to hiring either an academic or professional. If the successful candidate researches environmental journalism, the department strongly prefers someone well-grounded in journalism studies and open to creative interchange with colleagues practicing a variety of qualitative, quantitative and practice-based methodologies while researching and teaching journalism and media through both a social science and humanistic approach. All candidates should also have demonstrated commitment to and experience with inclusive pedagogies and the mentoring of a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate students.
In addition to the service commitments above, the position is responsible for teaching 2 courses each academic year, usually assigned as 1 course per semester, and is expected to commit 40% of their effort to maintaining a strong national and/or international scholarly/creative work profile within their discipline.
The appointment will begin in August of 2025.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
In 2022, the Department of Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder celebrated its 100th anniversary as a degree-granting organization within CU Boulder. Faculty members are prominent in both the academic and professional organizations. The Department of Journalism is a vibrant and engaged community of scholars and practitioners who share a commitment to the highest ethical and innovative ways to teach and research about journalism. The Department offers BA and MA degrees in journalism. The Department also offers a PhD degree in journalism studies.
Established in 2015, the College of Media, Communication and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMCI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity. Our students and faculty from six departments and an independent PhD program think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.
CMCI strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity, access and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this commitment and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education. We welcome applications from minoritized racial and ethnic identities, ciswomen, non-normative genders and sexualities, persons with disabilities, and others who have encountered legacies of marginalization.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The successful candidate will be a full-time tenured member of the Department of Journalism and expected to contribute commeasurably to the department, college and university. Roughly 20% of the successful candidate's appointment will be dedicated to service as the Director of the CEJ. The responsibilities of this position include the supervision of a staff of three people (the CEJ's Program Manager, and two Water Desk co-directors), and oversight of the CEJ-directed work of the Assistant Director of the CEJ; budget and fund-raising for existing and new programs and initiatives; the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism; The Water Desk. As part of these responsibilities, the Director oversees the organization of symposia and seminars; planning weekly seminars and regular field trips for the Scripps program; selection, on-boarding and support of Scripps Fellows; planning and administration of all aspects of The Water Desk; planning and administration of new and existing CEJ initiatives, programs and projects.
What You Should Know
As part of the University of Colorado Boulder's deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
Annual salary of $90,000-$150,000 plus full benefits for the base faculty appointment as a tenured professor and annual stipend of $12,500 for a secondary faculty appointment as the Faculty Director for the Center for Environmental Journalism.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be engaged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
* An MA in journalism or a closely allied field is required at the time of appointment.* At least one (1) year teaching at the undergraduate level.
What We Would Like You to Have
* A PhD in journalism or a closely allied field is preferred.* Three (3) or more years teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.
* Experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred.* An already tenured candidate is strongly preferred. We will, though, consider candidates whose body of scholarly/creative work, teaching experience, and record of service make a clear case that they would receive an award of tenure from the University of Colorado through the University's requisite hire with tenure processes. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
* A current CV.* A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.* During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation at a later time. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.* Evidence of Teaching Success (uploaded in PDF format): Examples of evidence of teaching success might include teaching awards, unique teaching initiatives, peer reviews of teaching or teaching evaluations.
* Published Article (uploaded in PDF format): Please submit a copy of one (1) published article or other representative research.* Diversity and Inclusion Statement (uploaded in PDF format): Please submit a short essay that details your commitment and experience with issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and with mentoring.
Please apply by October 31, 2024 for consideration.
For questions, please contact Department Chair Pat Ferrucci at patrick.ferrucci@colorado.edu or Search Committee Chair Tom Yulsman at tom.yulsman@colorado.edu.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu