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University of Missouri

SABEW Endowed Missouri Chair in Business and Financial Journalism

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A Social Scientist carries out and facilitates social science research to better understand human behavior. Involves activities such as analysis of laboratory results, quality control, data management, and presentations of findings. May utilize statistic or other data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA or SAS.

$75,817 / year median in Missouri

+3% projected growth

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Application Materials Letter of Interest CV or resume List of professional references Examples of work relevant to this position (links, PDF's, etc.) - Letter of interest
  • C.V. or resume
  • List of professional references
  • Evidence of a track record of significant high-quality work - Letter of interest
  • C.V. or resume
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  • Evidence of a track record of significant high-quality work Other Information The University of Missouri at Columbia is the system's flagship campus.
Mizzou is an R1 research university and member of the Association of American Universities. It is also a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for athletics. More than 30,000 students attend Mizzou. As a top land-grant university in the country, Mizzou actively shares high-valued information with Missourians and beyond. The Missouri School of Journalism actively participates in this mission by sharing content from our six community-facing news outlets with more than 100 news outlets across the state. The J-School was founded in 1908 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism and strategic communication. The School has 10 endowed chairs and three centers/institutes, including the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, the McDougall Center for Photojournalism Studies and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk. The Missouri School of Journalism's graduate programs consistently rank highly nationally for research publications and submissions. It focuses on four research areas: Media History, Strategic Communications, Media Sociology and Media Law, Ethics and Policy. Through its long history of excellence in journalism education, the J-School has graduated dedicated alumni who work at leading news organizations around the world, as well as in smaller community news outlets throughout the nation. The School prides itself on its home community, which includes approximately 75 faculty, 1,700 undergraduate students, 150 graduate students. Community Information Columbia offers small-town friendliness and a high quality of life that is consistently ranked as one of the best college towns in the country. It features parks, trails, schools, family-centered activities and a low cost of living. Columbia is home to many restaurants and more than a dozen festivals each year, such as the True/False Film Fest. Close to big-city amenities, Columbia is just a couple hours' drive to St. Louis or Kansas City. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, or simply enjoy life, Columbia is a good place to be! Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits . Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer . To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.