The Journalism School at the University of Iowa is accepting applications for a one-year teaching position that will start August 15th, 2015. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to take a year off from his/her job to have a close-up view of Iowa, devote time for a long project, or transition into university teaching.

First-round candidates will be identified by May 4th, 2015. Apply online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisition #066286).

Description

The successful applicant will have the ability to teach upper division courses in the areas of media ethics and reporting and writing.

The school has recently instituted a new required course in media ethics. Ideally, the successful candidate will teach this course in a way that is relevant for the digital age. Applicants may have expertise in any number of news beats. However, the school has a particular interest in candidates who have significant experience with political reporting and/or technology reporting. Political reporters may have an opportunity to help teach Iowa caucus-related courses. Technology reporters may have an opportunity to develop capstone reporting and writing courses in this area.

A B.A. or B.S. degree is required. Significant professional experience also is required. Teaching experience is preferred.

Apply

Applications should include a letter of application, resume, portfolio of work, and names and contact information for three references. Applications should be submitted online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisition #066286). Review of applications will begin April 24 and continue until the position is filled