The S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications seeks a Professor and Chair in Journalism Innovation, a new, endowed position that will help place the school on the cutting edge in teaching, scholarship and inquiry. The Chair will develop and teach new, innovative courses that will allow students to explore the intersections of journalism and technology and will work collaboratively to develop new content models and new forms of storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in product development and emerging media and will pursue research initiatives at Newhouse, across campus and through industry partnerships and alliances. We value a candidate’s ability to design unique hands-on experiences that allow our students to experiment with new technology and interactive media, while honoring our commitment to quality, ethical journalism. The Chair is expected to participate in and lead a global conversation exploring and building new models to produce and disseminate information. The chair…

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The Salt Institute is looking to hire a part-time instructor for our spring 2012 class in multimedia storytelling. This is a one-semester appointment (February – May) but could be longer-term. Desirable applicants would be practiced in multimedia/documentary storytelling, enthusiastic about teaching in a dynamic setting with motivated and eager students; demonstrated experience with a variety of audio and visual media tools (Final Cut, SoundSlides, Photoshop…) and resourceful/creative in their teaching. This is a cross-track/cross-discipline course teaching 20-30 students in the real-world practice of multimedia storytelling; maintain office hours; participate in course development; and advise students. Strong applicants will have demonstrated expertise in the field of documentary/nonfiction storytelling; published work in your chosen field of expertise; and preferably experience in instruction or formalized education at the post-secondary/collegiate level. For more information and to apply, send cover letter and resume or detailed bio to dgalluzzo@salt.edu. No phone calls, email only. Currently accepting applications.

We are excited to welcome Margaret Cheatham Williams and Andrew Hida as our Spring 2011 Interns. Margaret Cheatham is currently finishing her degree at UNC Chapel Hill, where she is studying Journalism + Mass communication and French. She spent this past summer as a video intern at The Washington Post, where she completed numerous daily assignments and internal productions. During her time at UNC, Margaret Cheatham participated in award winning group projects in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Little Switzerland, N.C., as a photographer, videographer and multimedia producer. She is drawn to stories that incorporate family, relationships, and the universal quest for connection. She has an insatiable curiosity piqued by dilapidated structures, the outdoors and expansive spaces. Her work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Best of Photography, Pictures of the Year International, the National Press Photographers Association, the Online News Association, and College Photographer of the Year. Margaret's work can be viewed at…

Outsiders often see Afghanistan as a problem in need of a solution: a conflict region that needs more troops or another election. But in seeing Afghanistan as a problem, the people of the country, and their desire for self-determination, are often overlooked. From the Soviet invasion and the mujahideen resistance to the Taliban and the American occupation, A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan examines thirty years of Afghan history. It is the story of ordinary citizens whose lives play out in the shadow of superpowers. There are tales of violence to be sure, but there is also love and even romance. Based on 14 trips to Afghanistan between 1994 and 2010, A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan is the work of renowned photojournalist Seamus Murphy. His work chronicles a people caught time and again in political turmoil, struggling to find their way. Watch A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan