Full-Time Faculty and Director of the Center of Excellence in Journalism, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), American University of Armenia (AUA)
Type: Full-time
Job Location: Yerevan, Armenia
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the American University of Armenia is seeking a full-time faculty in Journalism, who will also serve as the Director for its new Center of Excellence in Journalism (CEJ). They are expected to join AUA in July 2024 or shortly afterwards but no later than January 2025.
CEJ is being established in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Yerevan within the framework of the Project "Establishing a University Partnership to Create an MA Program & Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) in Armenia". It will serve as a hub for research, training, and continuous program enhancement bringing together experts in journalism education and media development to support the growth of journalism as a valued profession in Armenia. The Center will provide training and resources to practicing journalists, as well as support the design and implementation of new media initiatives. The grant also covers the development of a new MA program in Journalism that is scheduled to launch in Fall 2025. It is currently under development in partnership with Washington State University (WSU)’s Murrow College of Communication. Both the new program and the Center will contribute to preparing journalists, providing training for professional journalists, research, and outreach. AUA is also developing a new state-of-the-art Media Lab, which includes facilities for video recording, podcasting, editing, and so on.
In addition to engaging in administrative duties as Director of CEJ, in the first year, our new colleague will collaborate with faculty on program and resource development. They will also engage in a short exchange program at WSU to experience firsthand Murrow’s experiential approach to journalism education and forge collaborative ties with Murrow faculty. In addition to engaging in administrative duties, responsibilities will also include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising student capstones, pursuing a research agenda, and serving the university and the profession.
Candidates should have significant professional experience as a working journalist, as well as teaching experience. The candidate’s rank will be determined based on their qualifications and experience.
Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with university-wide pay scale, qualifications and experience. AUA offers an extensive benefits package to international hires, including a housing allowance and an international travel allowance.
To apply: The following documents should be sent to academicjobs@aua.am, with the subject heading “Director CEJ”. The deadline for receiving applications is April 1, 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by e-mail.
- A letter of application outlining vision for the position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching
- Statement of research
- Names and contact information for three referees
Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia (AUA) provides a high-quality, graduate and undergraduate education. AUA’s mission is to bring American-style education to Armenia, with the goal of preparing Armenian citizens and those of the region to address the needs of sustainable development in an environment that values and develops academic excellence, free inquiry, integrity, scholarship, leadership, and service to society. AUA benefits from a formal affiliation with the University of California, which has greatly influenced its academic development and provides legal and investment-related support.
