Chair of Journalism Practice & Innovation

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites applications for the Chair and Professor of the Practice in the College of Communication's Department of Journalism. The successful candidate will lead the program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to ongoing scholarly and professional engagement within a major media market.

The appointment is 12-month non-tenure-track. A master's degree is preferred; a doctorate is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within journalism education or industry.
• Strong commitment to high standards of journalism in the digital age.
• Ability to lead a large academic unit and collaborate with college leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the journalism program within COM.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism.
• Engage in service to the College and the University, advancing the department's mission.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

Education

Master's degree preferred

Doctorate desirable but not required

Bachelor's degree with significant professional experience

Job description

Boston University invites applications for the Chair and Professor of the Practice in the College of Communication's Department of Journalism. The successful candidate will lead the program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to ongoing scholarly and professional engagement within a major media market.

The appointment is 12-month non-tenure-track. A master's degree is preferred; a doctorate is desirable but not required.