Two years of teaching innovative seminar course that views the Global Studies curriculum through a journalistic prism, contrasting the observed realities with which the media present us against the deeper, more objective realities discernible upon closer inspection. Received stellar student evaluations.From the syllabus: "Through their respective media—traditional as well as “evolving,” formal as well as informal—nations and regions constantly disseminate messages about their values, goals and taboos. Working from those messages, what can we discern about the world-views and assumptions of the underlying cultures? We see the stories these media overtly tell us, but what are they telling us implicitly? What is the real significance of the differing ways in which those diverse global media cover the same stories and/or topics? Or, what can we infer by their reluctance to cover certain stories and topic areas? ... Above all, what can those messages teach us about the commonalities of the human condition—and also the 'wedge issues' that would seem to represent impassible chasms in our pursuit of a more prefect (or at least less incendiary) global union? Such are the questions, among others, that this class will seek to answer. The aim of this course is to help you round out your Global Studies major with a series of independent inquiries, classroom exercises and analytical writings that collectively provide a deeper understanding of globalization—its problems, contradictions and opportunities."

Directly responsible for the bulk of the high-level writing as well as top-tier corporate-communications projects for this entrepreneurial financial-services firm. Acted as media liaison, booking A-list guests (in politics, government and finance) for our popular weekend talk show. These guests included sitting members of Congress and the heads of major government agencies. Developed book proposal on behalf on the firm's founder and principal owner. Wrote ad and TV spots. Toward the end of my tenure, I supervised a staff of six writers/journalists, who reported on financial regulatory agencies, political issues and other news of concern to investors.

Managed a staff of 10 editors and researchers in overseeing all activity—mail-order, trade and special-sales channels—for this branded imprint of the nation’s largest privately owned publishing company. With a circulation of 1.8 million, Men’s Health magazine is an acclaimed category leader. I worked closely with magazine and corporate leadership to chart our course in brand management, while identifying topics worthy of long-form treatment. Lost job in sweeping corporate restructuring, October 2001.

Taught feature reporting, writing and editing at IU’s top-ranked school of journalism. Also attended curriculum-development meetings, mentored grad students, served as faculty advisor to the editors of the university’s award-winning magazine, and wrote and recorded radio scripts/CDs for distribution as part of the university’s outreach to high-school students. My evaluations were consistently top-of-the-charts. To the best of my knowledge, I was the only non-tenured faculty member in any discipline nominated for “teacher of the year” honors during my years at IU.