Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy - NRR

Position ID:

Duke-SSPP-NRR-26ADJ_DEWITT [#31764]

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor

Position Type:

Non-regular rank faculty

Position Location:

Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Public Policy
Journalism / Journalism

Appl Deadline:

2026/03/14 23:59:59 (posted 2026/03/04, listed until 2026/03/16)

Position Description:

*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Duke University

Sanford School of Public Policy

The DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University in Durham, NC invites applications for two adjunct faculty positions in the Journalism & Media program. These positions would teach an undergraduate course in either Opinion Writing or Sports Journalism.

The ideal candidate will have commitment, passion, and excellence in teaching, as well as experience in journalism.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter (with contact information), a full CV (including research, service, and graduate and undergraduate thesis supervision), and copies of or links to three recent pieces of work through Academic Jobs Online. Applications received by March 15 will be guaranteed consideration. Inquiries should be addressed to Shelley Stonecipher (shelley.stonecipher@duke.edu).

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Disciplines/subject areas: Journalism and Media Studies
Deadline (if there is one) March 15, 2026.
Required materials: Cover letter, full CV, links to three works of journalism
Contact info for who should be contacted: Shelley Stonecipher, shelley.stonecipher@duke.edu

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Three Writing Samples

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://sanford.duke.edu/

919 613 7306

Sanford School of Public Policy
Duke University
Box 90239
DURHAM, NC 27708