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Job no: 800523Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Professor - Fixed Term
Position SummaryThe School of Journalism at Michigan State University is seeking dynamic and engaging candidates for part-time 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 School's concentration areas and minors, which include:
Animation and Comics 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. Position's rank will be at the level of assistant instructor, instructor, or assistant professor. Degree requirements differ depending on rank: Bachelor's degree is required for assistant instructor, master's degree is required for instructor, and PhD is required for assistant professor.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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 DegreeDoctorate -Journalism and Mass Communication or related field
Minimum RequirementsDegree requirements differ depending on rank: Bachelor's degree is required for assistant instructor, master's 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
Applicants should submit electronically:
a cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position,
a CV, and
the names and contact information of three references
Interested candidates should apply via the MSU job application website at http://www.careers.msu.edu/. For more information, contact the chair of the search committee, Jeremy Steele, at steelej7@msu.edu.
Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Remote Work StatementMSU 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.
WebsiteHTTPS://COMARTSCI.MSU.EDU/DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOL-JOURNALISM
Department StatementThe 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 master's 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 StatementMichigan 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.
Advertised: Jul 26, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 26, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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