Ast Instructor/Inst/Ast Professor - Fixed Term

Fixed Term • East Lansing, MI

3d • Remote

About The Position

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 peoples 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.

Requirements

• A Ph.D./Masters/Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated skills in areas related to the course content.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references.
• Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct.
• All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release for professional misconduct review.

Nice To Haves

• Interests in socially relevant topics and improving peoples lives.
• Recognized or award-winning achievements in related areas of practice.
• Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in media and information, if the need arises.
• Be dynamic and engaging in the classroom.
• Demonstrate success in human-centered approaches to design.
• Engage with emerging technologies, such as social networks, games, interactive media, virtual reality, and augmented reality.
• Integrate both "arts" and "sciences" in their work.
• Recognize the importance of inclusivity.

Benefits

• The University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree