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Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
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Four-Year Institution
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Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term
      East Lansing, Michigan, United States
      Media And Information 10010830
      Area of Interest: Education/Training Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Faculty Remote Work: Remote-Friendly Union/Non-Union: Union

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      Faculty/Academic Staff
      Opening on: Jul 17 2023 Closing at: Jul 17 2025 - 23:55 EDT
          Salary Commensurate with Experience
            College Of Communication Arts Sciences 882498
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          Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

          Position Summary

          The Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University seeks applications for outstanding candidates at Assistant Instructor/Instructor/Assistant Professor rank to teach courses in media and information, if the need arises. Ideal candidates will be dynamic and engaging in the classroom and have demonstrated success in human-centered approaches to design, and engages with emerging technologies, such as (but not limited to) social networks, games, interactive media, virtual reality, and augmented reality. We value interests in socially relevant topics and improving people’s lives. Our ideal candidate integrates both “arts” and “sciences” in their work while recognizing the importance of inclusivity.

          The review of applications is ongoing and continuous. Please note that a position could be part-time or full-time and vary by semester, depending on the needs of the department. It is possible that no positions are needed in some semesters.

          Responsibilities include:

          • Teaching a range of lower, upper, and master’s level media and information courses
          • Preparing syllabi building on existing courses
          • Preparing course materials and syllabi
          • Delivering courses in-class and potentially online
          • Managing and grading all assignments
          • Following course policies and guidelines
          Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

          All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

          Required Degree

          Doctorate -Media and Information or related field

          Minimum Requirements
          • A Ph.D./Masters/Bachelors degree in relevant field
          • The selected individual will be hired at the title that aligns with their degree and experience qualifications. Equivalency will be based on the below criteria:
            • Bachelor's degree is required for Assistant Instructor
            • Master's degree is required for Instructor
            • Ph.D. is required for Assistant Professor
          • Demonstrated skills in areas related to the course content
          • Excellent communication and leadership skills
          Desired Qualifications
          • Recognized or award-winning achievements in related areas of practice
          • Teaching experience is strongly preferred
          Required Application Materials
          • CV
          • Cover letter
          • List of three professional references
          Special Instructions

          Applicants should submit the following materials:

          1. cover letter,
          2. curriculum vitae and
          3. list of three professional references.
          Review of Applications Begins On

          07/25/2023

          Remote Work Statement

          MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

          Website

          HTTPS://COMARTSCI.MSU.EDU/DEPARTMENTS/MEDIA-AND-INFORMATION

          Department Statement

          The Department of Media and Information is home to an interdisciplinary faculty, internationally recognized for its cutting-edge research on the uses and implications of media and information technologies and services. The Department has a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity in all areas. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

          MSU Statement

          Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

          Organization

          Working at Michigan State University 

          Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.

          Together, we tackle some of the world’s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better—from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.

          We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.

          We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.

          The nation’s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.

          Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we’re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.

          In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

          Top Distinctions

          U.S. News & World Report ranks MSU

          • 29th among the nation’s public universities
          • First in the nation for 19 years for graduate programs in elementary and secondary education
          • First in the nation for graduate programs in nuclear physics and industrial and organizational psychology
          • First in the nation for undergraduate program in supply chain

          Recognized for 11 consecutive years as one of the top 100 universities in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in its annual Academic Ranking of World Universities

          Ranks 46th among public universities for in-state students in Kiplinger’s 2013 edition of Best Values in Public Colleges

          Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, which measures and encourages sustainability in education and research; operations; and planning, administration, and engagement

          Member of the prestigious 62-member Association of American Universities

          Only university in the country with on-campus medical schools graduating allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) physicians, and veterinarians (DVMs)

          Among the largest single-campus residence hall system in the country with 27 halls in five neighborhoods and two apartment villages.

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