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Position Summary

The School of Journalism at Michigan State University is seeking dynamic and engaging candidates for faculty positions to teach online and campus courses in journalism and digital storytelling. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated professional expertise in one or more areas listed, as well as teaching experience.

Teaching responsibilities may include one or more courses in any of the Schools concentration areas and minors, which include:

• Animation and Comics Storytelling
• Audio Storytelling
• Broadcast Journalism
• Documentary Production
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Environment, Science and Health
• Filmmaking
• Information Graphics
• International Reporting
• Media Design
• Media Relations
• Multicam Production/Television
• Photojournalism/Media Photography
• Public Relations
• Sports Journalism
• Writing, Reporting, and Editing

Review of applicants in this pool is ongoing and continuous. The roster of open courses changes from semester to semester, and it is possible at times there are no open positions.

Initial appointments are for one semester or one year, depending on the course structure, but may be renewed based on funding and performance. Positions rank will be at the level of assistant instructor, instructor, or assistant professor. Degree requirements differ depending on rank: Bachelors degree is required for assistant instructor, masters degree is required for instructor, and PhD is required for assistant professor.

Required Degree

Other -Equivalent combination - see below

Minimum Requirements

Degree requirements differ depending on rank: Bachelors degree is required for assistant instructor, masters degree is required for instructor, and PhD is required for assistant professor. Demonstrable skills in areas related to course content.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is valued.
• At least five years of industry experience in journalism, media production or a related field.
• Recognized or award-winning achievements in related areas of practice.

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit electronically:

• Cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position
• CV
• Names and contact information of three references

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should apply via the MSU job application website at http://careers.msu.edu/. For more information, contact the chair of the search committee, Jeremy Steele, at steelej7@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

03/29/2024

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/SCHOOL-JOURNALISM