Investigative Journalism Professor & Lead Editor

umd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Tuition remission

Parental leave

Job summary

University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism seeks an experienced investigative journalist to join its faculty as an investigative journalism professor. The role also serves as the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism’s lead editor, collaborating with partners at NPR, PBS NewsHour, KFF Health News and other outlets.

The position is full-time, year-round and in-person in College Park, MD, with occasional remote work allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a journalist.
• Experience producing investigative journalism as a reporter.
• Experience managing complex investigative journalism projects as an editor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead editor on investigative reporting projects produced by Howard Center graduate fellows and undergraduate students, working with Merrill College faculty, professional newsroom partners and partners at other journalism schools.
• Teach one course per semester — a total of two courses per year — that are directly integrated with Howard Center investigations.
• Work with the Howard Center director to identify, establish and manage partnerships with professional newsrooms and manage projects.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Editorial leadership

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism seeks an experienced investigative journalist to join its faculty as an investigative journalism professor. The role also serves as the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism’s lead editor, collaborating with partners at NPR, PBS NewsHour, KFF Health News and other outlets.

The position is full-time, year-round and in-person in College Park, MD, with occasional remote work allowed.