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are sought by the English Department of Case Western Reserve University. The successful candidate will be a distinguished educator-practitioner in some field of journalism or media writing who will prepare liberal arts students for careers in journalism or general non-fiction writing: science or health, law and public policy, the environment, the arts, or the like. The department especially welcomes applications from those with a background in writing for electronic media and an interest in the history and development of that field. The appointee must be qualified to hold a newly-endowed chair in journalism and media writing.
The position is tenure-line, with rank open and salary commensurate with qualifications and duties. Ph.D. preferred but not required.
CWRU is a research university with strong undergraduate programs in Arts and Sciences, business, engineering and nursing. High-achieving students seek to combine liberal arts majors with practical writing skills and experience. The newly-established professorship will provide leadership to develop a concentration or minor in journalism and media writing; model successful achievement in such writing; assist in advising and placing students professionally. Some graduate teaching possible, in the area of preparing M.A. or Ph.D. students to teach at the college level in this field.
Send letters of nomination or inquiry along with a resume to Suzanne Ferguson, Chair, Department of English, CWRU, Cleveland, OH 44106-7117. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. CWRU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.