Fall T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professorship

Fall 2026 T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professorship

The School of Journalism at the University of Montana is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professorship. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2026.

Applicants should have a national reputation in journalism and a keen interest in mentoring aspiring journalists. The successful candidate will pitch and teach a course that complements the current curriculum, related to their specialization, and co‑advise staff of the Montana Kaimin, the University’s independent student newsroom.

Recent Pollner professors have included:

• 2020 National Magazine Award‑winner Jacob Baynham
• Jan Winburn of CNN, The Atlanta Journal‑Constitution, and the Baltimore Sun
• New York Times opinion writer and labor reporter Tammy Kim
• Chris Jones, a two‑time National Magazine Award recipient
• Pulitzer Prize‑winning journalists Eli Saslow, Sally Stapleton, Tamara Jones, John Woestendiek, and Maurice Possley

The stipend is $45,000 and housing is provided. This is not a remote position; the successful candidate will be expected to live in Missoula, Montana, from August – December 2026.

PLEASE APPLY ELECTRONICALLY. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE ABLE TO ACCEPT AN OFFER FROM THE SELECTION COMMITTEE.
Submit a letter of interest and include a detailed proposal for a course, a resume, names and contact information of three references, and links to professional work to: journalismpollner. Indicate in the email subject line that you are applying for the Fall 2026 professorship.

The University of Montana is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, engagement, and sustainability. We particularly welcome applications from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who can help the University demonstrate its essential values.

This position is eligible for veterans' preference in accordance with Montana State Law.