Professor of the Practice

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

2d•$185,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism is seeking an experienced journalist to serve as its next director. The Povich Center prepares students to be leaders in sports media through a curriculum that elevates discussions of race, gender, culture, politics and policy. A central mission is to guide students in the production of professional-quality enterprise and investigative sports journalism that not only informs but also preserves historical context, provides civic value, and encourages public engagement. The Povich Center has also engaged in a range of other activities, including professional development workshops, research related to sports and sports journalism, summer camps, study abroad programs and events like the annual Povich Symposium. The Povich Center was established in 2011 with support from Shirley Povich’s children – Maury, Lynn and David – as well as other parties.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 15 years of journalism experience, including experience reporting and editing investigative or enterprise sports journalism work that elevates discussions of race, gender, culture, politics and policy in sports.
Experience with storytelling forms tailored to reach new audiences on multiple platforms.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and mentoring experience, which could include university-level or high-school teaching, teaching at industry conferences or formal mentorship of early-career journalists.
Fundraising experience.
Experience producing, sponsoring, managing or collaborating on the production of research reports about critical issues in sports, especially around race, gender, business, politics, policy or culture.
Personnel management experience.
Experience in building and managing internal and external partnerships to produce high-quality journalism.
Demonstrated ability to bring extensive attention to your work through high-profile media channels whether controlled by you or others.
A deep network in sports journalism and professional and/or amateur sports.

Responsibilities

Serve as director of the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism.
Prepare students to be leaders in sports media.
Elevate discussions of race, gender, culture, politics and policy in sports journalism.
Guide students in the production of professional-quality enterprise and investigative sports journalism.
Engage in professional development workshops, research related to sports and sports journalism, summer camps, study abroad programs and events like the annual Povich Symposium.
Bring extensive attention to your work through high-profile media channels.