Journalism to begin in September, 2021. This is a one-year visiting appointment (non-tenure
track) with the possibility of renewal. Knox College provides a competitive salary and a strong
benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, and access to a retirement
plan.
Knox seeks an innovative teacher with significant professional experience in journalism.
Candidates should have experience working with diverse populations of students and possess a
commitment to teach successfully in a multicultural environment. Knox College welcomes a
diverse student body, with over 35% identifying as American students of color and more than
15% from international countries.
Disciplinary specialization is open, but candidates should be able to teach beginning and
advanced writing and reporting courses and have demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate
students in at least one or more of the following specialty areas: news writing and reporting,
editorial design (print and digital), photojournalism, podcasting, broadcast journalism, feature
writing and reporting, multimedia storytelling, social media, database journalism. Candidates
should have expertise in digital journalism and have demonstrated research and/or teaching
ability in journalism history and/or diversity in the media. The standard teaching load at Knox
College is six courses per year (two courses per ten-week trimester).
Visiting faculty members at Knox are included in the professional and intellectual life of the
College and have College support for research and conference travel.
Required Qualifications:
Prior teaching at the college level or similar experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in mass communication or relevant discipline
An experienced professional with a bachelor’s degree for a consecutive-term
appointment, on condition of completion of a master’s degree within three years may be
considered.
To apply, candidates should submit:
1. A letter of application that addresses the qualifications listed above, outlines the
applicant’s undergraduate liberal arts teaching philosophy, and explains the applicant’s
current and future teaching and research agenda
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information of three confidential references
Submission via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/87189
Review of applications will begin May 10, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. James Dyer at [email protected]
Knox Notice of Non-Discrimination
In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College
particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College
does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color,
creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference,
age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect
of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on
the basis of sex.
The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of
Non-Discrimination is Kimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title
IX or the College’s policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the
Title IX Coordinator identified below. The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to
students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the
College’s policies and procedures.
Title IX Coordinator
Kimberly K. Schrader
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: [email protected]
Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator,
the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both.
Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights for
additional information.
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: [email protected]
Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to
either the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources or Director of Disability Support
Services identified below.
For Employees:
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Amy Chambers
Administrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200
368 South Prairie Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7200
Email: [email protected]
For Students:
Director of Disability Support Services
Stephanie Grimes
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: [email protected]
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