Job Description

Position Number: 820607

The Institute for Ethics and Integrity in Journalism and Media (IEIJM) at Duquesne University is excited to welcome applications from distinguished scholars to be its Visiting Media Scholar for spring semester 2025.

Founded more than 130 years ago by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University places a premium on excellence in scholarship and the ethical pursuit of truth through communication, whether in traditional journalism, broadcast news, sports, advertising, public relations or media design. Since Guttenberg?s invention of the printing press, technological innovations have presented media practitioners with ethical dilemmas in gathering, reporting and presenting information. Human missteps or lapses in ethical decision-making?as well as external forces and seismic shifts in the media landscape?have contributed to a deteriorating trust in media in more recent years.

Since 2021, IEIJM has focused on ways to restore that public trust in media through thoughtful discussions among students and members of the public by sponsoring national guest speakers who elevate discussions about ethics, supporting research examining public trust in media, and creating opportunities for press organizations, universities and media outlets to collaborate in ways that expand local news coverage where it is lacking.

The Visiting Media Scholar will be appointed for a minimum of sixteen weeks of the semester (Spring 2025), with a stipend of $15,000 depending on experience, with some relocation expenses, and availability to participate in Institute-sponsored events. Although an in-person residency is preferred, remote teaching is also a possibility and funding is available to assist with travel and lodging at least three times during the semester for in-person lectures. The scholar will be provided with on-campus office space, an e-mail account, and all Gumberg Library privileges.

Responsibilities include teaching one, 3-credit undergraduate/graduate seminar on a topic of scholar?s choosing among our department majors, offering one public lecture, and holding weekly office hours for consultation by students and faculty. Priority will be given to applicants with backgrounds in generative AI in the newsroom; sports journalism/sports information; public relations; and digital media design.

The Visiting Media Scholar will have access to the educational and research opportunities and resources at Duquesne University, as well as the University community, which will benefit from the scholar?s research and insights. For additional information about the Institute, consult its website at . For a list of majors in the Media Department, please consult the departmental website at

Duquesne University is a private university that serves nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is located on a beautiful campus on a bluff within blocks of Downtown Pittsburgh, a Forbes-rated Most Livable City. One of the nation?s leading Catholic universities, Duquesne University provides a well-rounded education that challenges students academically while nourishing their spiritual and ethical development. We share the Spiritans?s commitment to: educational excellence, moral and spiritual values, an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and service to students, the Church, the community, the nation and the world. To learn more about Duquesne University, please visit our website at

The successful candidate will preferably possess a terminal degree in a related area of study and demonstrate a strong record of teaching and scholarship in the field.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.  This includes commitment to the University?s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University?s Mission.  Additionally, applicants must have demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic mission and enriches our campus community. As a charter member of the Ohio, Western PA and West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), we encourage applicants from members of underrepresented groups, and support dual-career couples.

Founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Its Mission Statement commits the University to ?serving God by serving students through commitment to excellence in liberal and professional education, through a profound concern for moral and spiritual values, through the maintenance of an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and through service to the Church, the community, the nation and the world. Applicants for this position should describe how they might support and contribute to the mission.

Motivated by its Catholic and Spiritan identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

About Duquesne University

Duquesne University, a private, Catholic institution, prides itself on being mission-centered and mission-driven. Our employees contribute to our culture of academic excellence and our mission of serving God by serving students. In turn, they enjoy a supportive working environment that values individual talents, encourages teamwork and rewards accomplishments. A nationally ranked top-tier university, Duquesne has established a legacy of excellence in liberal and professional education. Our 14:1 student-faculty ratio allows our students to work closely with expert faculty. Duquesne has also won accolades and recognition among the nation’s top 20 small research schools for our research initiatives and faculty productivity. Situated on a 50-acre campus within the city, Duquesne provides a small-town feel in an urban setting. The Pittsburgh region offers a variety of cultural, education and professional opportunities, as well as a safe and affordable lifestyle. We strive to attract, recruit and retain a dynamic, diverse workforce. Our employees benefit from an array of campus resources that provide convenience and cost savings, including a variety of dining options, a full-ser ... vice Starbucks, a retail bank and credit union, a fitness center and year-round wellness programs and onsite parking. Employees also may take advantage of the many educational, cultural and sporting events sponsored by the university.

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