NEW: In a response to a public records request I filed, #UNC just sent me a letter that Hussman School Dean Susan King sent to #NikoleHannahJones in February.
It highlights elements of Hannah-Jones' offer, responsibilities to which she agreed, and info about tenure.
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It highlights elements of Hannah-Jones' offer, responsibilities to which she agreed, and info about tenure.
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In the letter, Dean King writes:
“…the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost has allocated a very generous start-up package of $100,000 to support your work and which may be used for research, professional activity, teaching support and student engagement.”
“…the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost has allocated a very generous start-up package of $100,000 to support your work and which may be used for research, professional activity, teaching support and student engagement.”
“You will receive a relocation compensation lump sum payment in the amount of $9,000 in consideration of the costs of transitioning to employment in Chapel Hill...”
In the letter, King outlines NHJ's responsibilities which include teaching two courses per semester, participation in faculty meetings, and producing journalism projects that "elevate the national conversation about structural racism and create opportunities for dialogue"
The letter mentions her contract is 5 years, $180K/yr, and is not inherently tenured.
"As discussed, we expect that you will be considered for a tenured appointment during or at the conclusion of the term of this appointment”
"As discussed, we expect that you will be considered for a tenured appointment during or at the conclusion of the term of this appointment”
Dean King sent the offer letter 2/26/21. It was signed by Nikole Hannah-Jones on 2/28/21.
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