Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media
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Faculty Positions: 2 openings for Fall 2010, apply now!
1. Position in Health Communication TechnolgyThe Department of Communication and the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media at Michigan State University are seeking an individual to fill an open rank, tenure-track faculty position in Health Communication Technology beginning fall 2010.
Candidates will pursue funded scholarly research opportunities in areas that focus on the improvement of health services through communication technology. Examples of these include telemedicine, online health information and services, and the use of technology in health communication such as electronic medical records. The successful candidate will design new health communication technology curricula and teach existing courses in computer mediated communication, communication technology, research methods, organizational communication, and/or human computer interaction. A PhD in Communication, Information Studies, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics or a related discipline is required.
Candidates will participate in a college-wide MA program in health communication and guide PhD students. Major responsibilities will include an innovative research agenda, teaching two courses per semester, and pursuit of a funded research program through active grant writing.
To Apply
Applications can be sent by email (preferred) or mail and should include:
- Cover letter, including research and teaching statements
- Curriculum vita
- Three letters of recommendation
Please send to:
Sandi Smith, Search Chair
Department of Communication
472 Communication Arts and Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Email: smiths@msu.edu
Application reviews begin December 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
MSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
2. Assistant Professor of Computational Journalism
The School of Journalism and the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies & Media at Michigan State University are seeking an innovative, dynamic individual to fill a full-time, tenure stream position in Computational Journalism at the Assistant Professor level.
Candidates will be expected to gain recognition through peer-reviewed scholarly publications. Faculty are also expected to pursue external funding to support their research activity, which, if successful, may result in a reduced teaching load.
Candidates will join an enthusiastic, multidisciplinary faculty team and should be able to contribute through research and design experience at the intersection of journalism and information or computer science. To fill this position we seek a person who creates and/or uses new information and communication technology tools, services, or systems that collect and disseminate news in a cutting edge fashion.
Expertise or experience in other disciplines is also welcome as individuals who can employ multidisciplinary approaches are sought to teach two courses a semester in our undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as advise graduate students on projects and research. Visit http://cas.msu.edu/ for complete information on our majors, degrees, and specializations.
Qualifications: PhD required. University level teaching experience preferred. We seek a versatile scholar with a portfolio of innovative research.
Appointment Level: Assistant Professor
To Apply:
Applications may be sent via email or the postal service. All applications must include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names/addresses/telephone numbers of 3 references (no recommendation letters)
- Teaching philosophy
- Concise (one page or less) statement of research interests and plans and how they relate to the nature and role of journalism in an increasingly networked world.
Send materials to:
Cliff Lampe, Search Committee Chair
Computational Journalism Faculty Search
Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media
Room 409, Communication Arts and Sciences Building
Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824-1212
E-mail: lampecli@msu.edu
Application review begins December 1, 2009. Search closes when a suitable candidate is hired. Duties begin August 16, 2010.
MSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Hourly Positions for Undergraduate, Graduate Students
Interested in hourly work for the Department? We often have openings for students with specific skills, especially in web/digital media design, web server administration, web programming, database management, video production, or survey research. To be considered for hourly work, please provide a cover letter highlighting your areas of expertise, as well as a resume to Kim Croel-Kersten in the TISM Department Office in room 409.