Journalism Innovations Faculty member

Assistant or Associate Professor

Michigan State University

The School of Journalism in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Journalism Innovations to join its faculty in August 2012. The successful candidate envisions an exciting future for journalism, will conduct externally funded research to bring about that future and teach our students to thrive in that future.

Our new colleague might accomplish scholarship and instruction in journalism innovations by designing and building new technologies; developing mobile media creating new technology-based business models; studying the relationship of new technologies and the industry; or understanding the development, adoption, use, and impact of innovations in journalism.

The successful candidate will teach multimedia and other courses in the School of Journalism and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to seek research funding from government agencies and private foundations. This candidate should have a Ph.D., or other terminal degree in journalism, mass media, computer science, information science, HCI, or a related field. A history of funded research, teaching and professional experience is desirable.

The School of Journalism houses energetic faculty who research and teach the full range of journalism for all platforms. We are united in an exciting effort to lead this evolving industry and improve the interaction of society with news. Journalism education at MSU is more than a century old, and our students are future leaders who continue to win multiple national awards for their critical thinking, excellent writing and superb visual communication skills. CAS was the first college of communication in the country, and MSU is the only university in the country with two top 10 doctoral programs in the National Research Council’s rankings in the field of Communication.

To apply, please refer to Posting #5225 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu. Applicants should submit electronically a cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position, a vita, and the names of three references.  Please direct inquiries to Dr. Geri Alumit Zeldes, chair of the search committee, at alumitge@msu.edu. The search committee will begin its evaluation of applicants Nov. 1, 2011, and continue until an exceptional candidate is selected.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.  The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.