SOJ eNews
Student Announcements
- Details for SOJ Commencement THIS Saturday!
May 14, 2013 - Journalism study abroad opportunity in Oman and Dubai
May 8, 2013 - SOJ computer lab hours for finals week (5/6-5/11)
May 3, 2013 - Put some life in your Dead Week! Attend the News Trivia Bowl--May 1
April 29, 2013
Jobs
- Charleston Make-A-Wish seeks Fundraising Coordinator
May 15, 2013 - Charleston Daily mail seeks copy editor/designer
May 14, 2013 - SOJ seeks temporary administrative assistant
May 14, 2013 - SustainU seeks fashion sales associate
May 8, 2013
Internships
- Work with local legendary sportswriter this summer!
May 10, 2013 - Pikewood Creative seeks summer intern
May 8, 2013 - WVU Dining Services seeking PR intern
May 8, 2013 - Come Recommended seeks summer blogging intern
May 7, 2013
Scholarships & Competitions
- Direct2TV.com offering $1,000 blogging scholarship
May 10, 2013 - WV Press Association Foundation internships and scholarships
April 24, 2013 - WVU Summer Photo Contest
April 1, 2013 - Win a study tour of Japan!
February 26, 2013
Employment Opportunities
Open Faculty Positions
Professorship in Media Innovation
Media innovators with a passion for reinventing journalism should apply for the Ogden Newspapers Visiting Professorship in Media Innovation position at West Virginia University, which starts August 2013.
The P.I. Reed School of Journalism at WVU offers a fast-paced environment that fosters risk-taking and experimentation, and a deep commitment to strengthening community media and journalism excellence. We seek an entrepreneurial spirit with a tech start-up mindset, and national recognition in journalism and/or technology industries. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in innovation and exploring new forms of digital media practice, including interactive storytelling, database narrative, audience engagement, or mobile and tablet application development. Candidate will have a passion for and commitment to the power of community journalism and the ability to act as a catalyst in a unique incubator environment for innovation and invention in industry and community partnerships.
Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will be able to adapt and succeed at the intersection of industry and academic innovation and who can work collegially with diverse partners to make it happen. A master’s degree is preferred. A bachelor’s degree with significant experience will be considered.
For full consideration, application materials should be sent to PIReed@mail.wvu.edu and received by December 30. Materials should include a cover letter with teaching philosophy and/or an online teaching portfolio URL, academic vitae, and the names and contact information of three references.
The P. I. Reed School of Journalism is an ACEJMC-accredited program. With approximately 30,000 students, WVU is located about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pa., in Morgantown, which has received a number of national rankings, including “No. 1 Small City in America” by BizJournals.com for its quality of life. Other city rankings have included: One of the “Best Sports Cities” by Sporting News; 5th “Best Small Metro” by Forbes; 12th overall “Hottest Small City by Inc.; one of “50 Smartest Places to Live” by Kiplinger’s; one of the “Best Cities for Jobs” by MSN Careers; one of the 50 best places to launch a small business by CNNMoney.com; and the second-ranking “Best College Town for Jobs” by Forbes.
WVU is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.
Open Staff Positions
No open positions at this time.
Dual Career Program
Meeting the needs of today’s professional couples is what West Virginia University’s Dual Career Program is all about. If you are the spouse or partner of a newly recruited or recently hired faculty member relocating to West Virginia University, the Division Human Resources will assist you in your search for employment in the Morgantown area and surrounding community. This program will also introduce spouses and partners to local volunteer and educational opportunities that support career and professional development.
