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Michigan State University Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
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Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Communication Arts Sciences
Department:Journalism 10010494
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title
Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term
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.
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
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 athttp://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
Department Statement
The School of Journalism at Michigan State University is more than a century old but has crafted a reputation for innovation and creativity. Our ACEJMC-accredited program has two undergraduate majors (Journalism and Digital Storytelling, each with multiple concentrations and minors), a masters program, and a shared doctoral program. More than 30 award-winning faculty serve nearly 500 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. The J-School houses a state-of-the-art newsroom, the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism and the new Center for Journalism Studies.
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.
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