Job description: Chair in Journalism Innovation 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 candidates 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 will also serve as director of a proposed Center for Journalism Innovation and help seek external funding for new initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of continuing accomplishment in communications innovation particularly in methods of content design and production, sharing and delivery and a portfolio of strong connections in the field across multiple disciplines. They should have an advanced degree or be able to demonstrate equivalent accomplishment in the field. The Newhouse School encourages candidates to apply who will help us broaden the diversity of our faculty and our students experiences. Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. A review of applications begins this fall, and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://www.sujobopps.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=13206678 81827 (Click on Search open positions at the upper left and then enter Job # 028438.) A cover letter, resume or vitae and names and contact information for four references must be provided online. Direct questions to Steve Davis, search chair, at jsdavi02@syr.edu.