LECTURER/SR LECTURER and CJC DC Director

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LECTURER/SR LECTURER and CJC DC Director

Job Description:

Come and Join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and live in Washington, D.C.!

The UF College of Journalism and Communications is hiring a 12-month lecturer/senior lecturer and director for its CJCxDC program, located in the Washington, D.C., metro area. This exciting opportunity is an expansion of the College’s footprint to provide new opportunities for students to develop skills and experiences related to federal government-related communications, particularly in journalism and public relations. The director will be responsible for designing and overseeing the program, including developing the program parameters, creating curricula, and teaching at least one course per term, establishing connections/pipelines with individuals and companies that can provide instruction, advice, and internship/career opportunities, organizing events, promotion/recruitment for the program, overseeing admissions, helping students find housing and more. The director will report to the Dean and consults with the Executive Associate Dean and other department chairs for CJCxDC duties. They will report to their department chair for departmental duties.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of professional experience in journalism/communications, significant leadership experience, deep knowledge of the political landscape and federal government, extensive connections with individuals and organizations related to the federal government (e.g. journalists, legislators, lobbyists, government communication directors, public relations executives), particularly those with impact on Florida, some teaching and curriculum development experience and excellent organizational and project-management skills.

At the University of Florida, you will not only find competitive salaries, but you will enjoy elevated benefits and leave options, tuition assistance programs, and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu.

A successful candidates’ duties would include:

Teaching:  This position includes teaching one course per semester (fall, spring, and summer), in addition to overseeing for-credit internship experiences for students. Course content will depend on candidate’s area of expertise and will focus on communications/journalism in the Washington, D.C., area.

Program Operations:  The director will be responsible for all administrative tasks related to establishing and maintaining the CJCxDC program, including budgeting, establishing a Web site, developing application and approval processes, liaison with the UF Federal Relations Office, working with the CJC Communications Department on developing promotional material, promotions, recruiting adjunct faculty, assisting students with accommodations, develop, coordinate, and host networking and special events for students, alumni, and employers in D.C., etc. Additionally, the director will coordinate with other remote CJC programs to facilitate and grow the College’s remote immersion experiences. The director will be expected to travel to Gainesville, FL, a few times a year.

Curriculum and Experiential Opportunities: The director, in conjunction with CJC faculty, will develop curricula for the DC program, develop week- and semester-long immersion opportunities, arrange for visits with local entities (e.g., news operations and public relations companies, congressional delegations, tours of government facilities, working professionals and government employees), etc.

Industry Connections: The director will be responsible for building connections with DC-based individuals and organizations to participate in CJCxDC immersion programs, working with the CJC Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships to establish internship and career pipelines/opportunities, arranging tours of companies and government facilities, serving as advisers and mentors.

Fundraising: The director will work with the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations on potential fundraising opportunities.

College and Departmental Service: The director will have a departmental home in the CJC department that best matches their expertise. It is expected that they will function as a departmental member and participate in department and college level service; however, the majority of their service responsibilities will be in service to the CJCxDC program.

 

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