POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Lecturer in the Division of Journalism (Position Number 051001)

The Division of Journalism invites nominations and applications for a lecturer position.   This is a non-tenure track position that will teach fundamental classes in writing, editing and reporting.  The position begins August 2008.

Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications and five years’ professional media experience.

Preferred qualifications: graduate degree in journalism or communications and 10 years’ professional media experience. 

Send letter of application highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Tony Pederson, Belo Distinguished Chair in Journalism, Southern Methodist University, P.O. Box 750113, Dallas, TX, 75275-0113, or as email attachments to tpederso@smu.edu.

We encourage digital applications.  Emailed files should be saved to smallest size.  All digital material/files/media must be fully functioning on both PC and Mac platforms.

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked by February 1, 2008.  The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.  The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled.

The Division of Journalism is a program committed to teaching the media professionals of the 21st Century.   We are situated in the top media market in the Southwest, and we emphasize teaching and scholarship in convergent media.  Our digital facilities are state of the art.  Our students excel in developing critical thinking skills with an uncompromising commitment to fairness, ethics and professionalism.  Our Web site is www.smu.edu/journalism.

SMU is an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Explore Virtual SMU at http://www.smu.edu. Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 & 100 corporations. http://www.dallaschamber.org.  

SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.  SMU is also committed to the principle of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.