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Title: | Director of Publishing Program and Professor at GW |
Description: | The College of Professional Studies (CPS) at the George Washington University invites applications from qualified applicants for this full-time fiscal year faculty position as the Director of the MPS in Publishing Program at the rank of instructor, assistant or associate professor. This is a non-tenure-accruing, renewable faculty position offered with an initial appointment term of up to three years. Appointment can begin as early as July 1, 2018.
CPS’s Publishing program is designed for current and aspiring professionals. Some students include post-bachelor and post-graduate students who have earned their degrees in other disciplines but desire careers in publishing. Current publishing professionals can sharpen their skills and expand their knowledge through high-level coursework. The master’s degree in Publishing integrates traditional print with digital publishing topics, including editorial acquisitions, production and design, copyright law in print and cyberspace, marketing, distribution, management and business. Courses are taught by nationally and internationally recognized leaders in print and digital publication. The program offers two tracks: students can complete the program fully online or at the Graduate Education Center in Alexandria, VA, where classes are offered in the evenings. Responsibilities include teaching publishing-related courses at the graduate level at the Graduate Education Center in Alexandria, VA and online (no fewer than 12 credit-hours per year); advising students and managing enrollment; performing administrative duties related to the operation and marketing of the Publishing program; fostering the growth and visibility of the program; forming partnerships with local industry; and developing and implementing new initiatives. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law |
Requirements: | Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have: 1) a master’s degree or above in publishing or a related field; 2) demonstrated excellence in teaching both online and in class; 3) relevant professional experience and expertise in the field of publishing; 4) demonstrated administrative/management experience; 5) experience with curriculum development. |
Company: | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY |
Location: | Alexandria, VA |
How To Apply For This Job: | To apply, please complete the online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/49518 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and interests, and provide the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2018, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. |
Date Posted: | 2/23/2018 (Ongoing Job Posting) |