Lead Investigative Journalism Professor & Investigations Editor

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism seeks an experienced investigative journalist to join as an investigative journalism professor and lead editor for the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. The role is in College Park, MD, in-person, with occasional remote work allowed.

Rank will be Professor/Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Professor of the Practice based on credentials.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a journalist.
• Experience producing investigative journalism as a reporter.
• Experience managing complex investigative journalism projects as an editor.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations as a professor and lead editor for the Howard Center.
• Teach and mentor journalism students at Merrill College.
• Oversee data-driven and OSINT investigative projects.
• Collaborate with national newsrooms and partners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Investigative editing leadership

Collaboration across newsrooms

Long-form writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism seeks an experienced investigative journalist to join as an investigative journalism professor and lead editor for the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. The role is in College Park, MD, in-person, with occasional remote work allowed.

Rank will be Professor/Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Professor of the Practice based on credentials.