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Job Postings
OCTOBER POSTINGS
JOURNALISM EDUCATION JOBS
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SEEKS DIRECTOR
The College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences (COAFES) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Director of Communications to coordinate and direct the public relations and communications program for the College. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in communication, English or relevant field; 7-10 years of communications or public relations experience; and demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic communications programs. A full position description is available at
www.coafes.umn.edu/hr. Salary: $50-$60K. Interested candidates may send a letter of interest and resume to: Search Committee Chair, COAFES, 277 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. Application review will begin October 5, 2001 and continue until position is filled.
BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FACULTY POSITION
The Communication Department seeks candidates for an assistant professor (tenure track) in journalism/new media. Position begins August 2002. Required Qualifications: Master's degree and demonstrated professional experience in print journalism and online media; Ph.D. preferred. Able to teach: Introduction to Media Writing, Information Gathering (research and interviewing), Writing for News (advanced newswriting), News Reporting, and Web Publishing. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach: Copy Editing or Computer-Assisted Reporting, plus an ability to supervise online student publications, supervise interns, and develop new media courses. Research and publication agenda is expected, with service to the college and community. Competitive salary with excellent benefits. The Communication Department offers professionally-oriented major programs in journalism, broadcasting, public communication (public relations and advertising), and mass media, plus minor programs in speech and writing. The department has more than 400 majors and 14 full-time faculty. Buffalo State is the largest four-year comprehensive college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is located in the media center of Western New York; the area offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vita, samples of professional work, and names and telephone numbers of 3 references to: Dr. Janet Ramsey, Chair, Communication Department, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222. Learn more about Buffalo State and the Communication Department at http://www.buffalostate.edu/~com.
STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA SEEKS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
The Department of Mass Communications & Theatre Arts at the State University of West Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2002. Ph.D. required. Must be experienced teaching Mass Communication courses with emphasis in journalism, public relations and new media technologies. Ability to teach television production and/or broadcast news/copy writing a plus. Competitive salary. Full benefits. Mail cover letter, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation and transcripts by November 15, 2001 to Search Committee Chair, Department of Mass Communications & Theatre Arts, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia 30118. EEOE. Review of applications begins November 15, 2001 and continues until position is filled.
JOURNALISM AND WRITING JOBS
MSU PROVOST OFFICE SEEKS STUDENTS TO WORK ON WEB SITE
There are openings for two students to assist the Office of the Provost with its web staff.
1. A writer for the Office of the Provost web page. Must be able to report and write content for the web page. Have some familiarity with Michigan State University and its operation. Minimum 10 hours per week. Rate: $7.63 - $10.53 depending upon experience. (Writer IV)
2. A web technician skilled in adapting video for the web. Skills in shooting and editing video required. Familiarity with Michigan State University and its operation helpful. Minimum 10 hours per week. Rate: $7.00 - $8.73 depending upon experience. (Web Designer III)
ANN ARBOR NEWS SEEKS ASSISTANT METRO EDITOR
ASSISTANT METRO EDITOR: Live and work in one of Americaís most vibrant university towns. The Ann Arbor News is looking for an assistant metro editor to supervise reporters, handle breaking news and edit stories for pages that are paginated at night. Editing experience is preferred, but candidates with strong reporting backgrounds will be considered. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and are an equal opportunity employer. Please sent a resume and examples of five stories youíve edited to Tom Krisher, metro editor, The Ann Arbor News, 340 E. Huron St., P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
JOURNAL SEEKS ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
Oxford University Press seeks an Assistant News Editor for the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, a leading scientific/medical journal. Responsibilities include working with the Deputy News Editor to generate story ideas and write news articles for the Journal, writing weekly news summaries for the online version of the Journal, and communicating with members of the media and press officers at academic, government, and private institutions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in journalism, English, or a science and experience in medical and/or science writing. Excellent communication skills, the ability to meet frequent deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, and the ability to gather and interpret information on scientific and medical topics are essential. For immediate consideration, please send/fax resume with salary expectations to: Human Resources Department, Oxford University Press, 2001 Evans Road, Cary, NC 27513. Fax: (919) 677-2673, E-mail: humanres@oup-usa.org or visit our website at www.oup-usa.org/jobs.
DUKE UNIVERSITY SEEKS SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
The Duke University Medical Center News Office is seeking a senior public relations specialist. The News Office is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that also handles media relations for Duke University Health System. The major beat this position will cover is the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful candidate will research and write news releases and pitch stories to local, regional and national news media. Applicants must be able to translate technical or complex information in science research into interesting and readable prose and should be able to recognize the news value of research findings. The successful candidate also will be expected to develop working relationships with faculty and reporters. Background in science, medicine or healthcare is a must. Journalism degree is essential. Proven writing ability necessary, preferably through 5-7 years experience in journalism. Please submit letter of interest, resume, three writing samples to Ken Lineberger, Duke University Recruitment, PO Box 90496, Durham, NC 27708; email to ken.lineberger@duke.edu.
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY SEEKS ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
The Rockefeller University seeks an Associate News Editor to join the Rockefeller University Press. Responsibilities include selecting and writing items for news coverage in the Journal of Cell Biology, obtaining graphics for use with news items, writing press releases, and coordinating production of news pages with the production office. A Ph.D. degree in the biological sciences is required; journalistic writing experience is preferred. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive salary. For immediate consideration, please send resume, clips, and salary requirements to: The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue, Box 125, New York, NY 10021; FAX (212) 327-7079; EMAIL 'recruit@rockefeller.edu'. The Rockefeller University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an
NOVA SEEKS EXPECTING MOTHER
NOVA, the PBS science documentary program, is looking for an expecting mother with a writing background who is interested in keeping a weekly journal of her pregnancy and delivery experience. The journal would be featured on the companion Web site to the NOVA program "Life's Greatest Miracle," a remake of Lennart Nilsson's world famous film "Miracle of Life," the most widely viewed NOVA in the program's 30 years. Ideally, the expecting mother would have a delivery date around the time of the broadcast on November 20. Those interested in participating should contact Lexi Krock at NOVA for more information: (617) 300-4382 or lexi_krock@wgbh.org.
SCIENCE WRITERS NEEDED FOR HUMAN BODY REFERENCE SERIES
Experienced science writers are wanted for a new reference series on the major systems of the human body. Each volume of the series will examine a specific body system in detail (for example, circulatory, respiratory, etc.). The series will be targeted at the secondary school and introductory college level. Authors should be familiar with presenting scientific, medical or technical material to the general public. Submit a curriculum vitae, writing samples, a list of current projects and an indication of which body systems you are interested in covering to: Michael Windelspecht, PO Box 3165, Boone, NC 28607. For additional information contact windelspecht@apptechnc.net.
CANCER CENTER SEEKS WRITER
The Lombardi Cancer Center is seeking an exceptional scientific and medical writer who will lead our efforts to produce internal and external
publications. As a senior member of our professional administrative staff, you will need to understand and stay current with the Lombardi mission, programs, changes in the field of cancer for the purposes of producing written documents that describe our work. You will serve as the writer/editor/producer of our annual report, our Lombardi Magazine, and contribute substantially to our website content. The ideal candidate for this position has a bachelor's degree and significant previous experience working the scientific and medical fields composing technical documents, articles and reports. Successful candidate must have knowledge of Microsoft programs, excellent oral and written communication skills, knowledge of scientific and medical terminology preferably in an oncology setting, and creativity. The Lombardi Center offers a rewarding professional environment were you will play in an important role in the fight against cancer. Promotion potential and competitive salary and benefits package along with an environment that promotes education and training are among our strengths as employer. Georgetown University is an EOE. Resumes should be sent to Kathy Russell at russellk@georgetown.edu, or faxed to 202-687-6402.
FREELANCE OPPORTUNITIES
FOUNDATION SEEKS WRITERS AND EDITORS FOR FREELANCE PROJECTS
The William T. Grant Foundation seeks science writers and editors for ongoing freelance projects. Several writers and editors are needed for the following projects:
* Distilling book chapters and journal articles into 1-2 page articles for policy makers, youth service practitioners, and/or the interested lay public
* Synthesizing research on selected social science themes or topics for various non-academic audiences
* Writing press releases for the above articles.
Requirements for writers and editors include:
* Extensive professional writing/editing experience consistent with the Foundation's projects
* Background in the social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology)
* Highly skilled at interpreting and summarizing social science literature for various non-academic audiences, with a particular emphasis on policy makers, practitioners, and the interested lay public
* Experience in translating social science research concerning young people (age 8-25 years).
Send resume, at least three relevant published writing samples, professional references, and salary requirements to: Lisa Jellinek, Associate, Strategic Communications, William T. Grant Foundation, 570 Lexington Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10022-6837. (p) 212-752-0071 (f) 212-752-1398 ljellinek@wtgrantfdn.org
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