Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

The Department of Media and Information (MI) invites applicants for one Advanced Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to complement and expand our dynamic and interdisciplinary faculty. MI is home to a range of faculty from different disciplines and supports an array of research areas, including human-computer interaction, human-robot interaction, rural computing, game studies and design, and the relationships between technology and policy, health and wellness, and society. Candidates should contribute to or expand one or more of these areas, through the use of computational and/or quantitative approaches.

We have a strong interest in candidates whose research investigates and addresses disparities across various dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+ identities, socioeconomic status, disability, physical and mental well-being, health disparities, digital inequity, and environmental aspects.

The Department values the contribution of different disciplines, different ways of knowing, and different ways of doing, in research and creative activities that advance knowledge and transform lives in ways that lead to a better quality of life for individuals and communities. The MI faculty come from a range of disciplines, including communication, information science, media, human-computer interaction, information systems, psychology, sociology, economics, science and technology studies, and design. They complement one another to create a unique intellectual energy. Our faculty advance theory and research, build technology interventions to address public health challenges, improve our understanding of human-centered technology, design traditional and interactive games and media experiences, work with policy makers, and pursue new forms of scholarship. Our department is a member of the iSchools consortium and has a top ranked program in game design and development. 

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

Doctorate -Information Science or Social Science

Minimum Requirements

The position requires the candidate to have a doctorate or terminal degree in their field at the time of application. Preference will be given to applicants who have been previously tenured at a research-intensive university, but advanced Assistant Professors or candidates who are able to demonstrate commensurate research output via combined academic and industry experience are also encouraged to apply. The candidate will be evaluated relative to peers at a similar stage in their careers, based on national or international research reputation (e.g., record of high-impact publications in relevant academic outlets, including journals and conference proceedings; record of grant-seeking; etc.), record of excellence in instruction, history of mentoring and advising students and colleagues, evidence of service to the University and their profession, and record of and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in research-creative activity, instruction, and service. 

Desired Qualifications

Candidates should also be able to demonstrate respect for and interest in different approaches and ways of knowing. Candidates should possess experience with and/or the ability to teach an introductory programming course (e.g., MI250, which uses Python) as well as courses in their area of interest at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit these materials electronically: (1) a letter of application summarizing your qualifications for the position, elaborating your record of and plans for research, instruction, service, respect for and interest in different ways of knowing, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, (2) a current vita. The committee will only review these requested documents; candidates should not submit additional materials. Candidates who are invited for a campus interview will be asked for the names and contact information of four references who can speak to their qualifications for this position. 

Special Instructions

Please visit the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu, refer to job no. 1001832, and complete an electronic submission. Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Please direct any questions to Dr. Amanda Cote, Search Committee Chair, Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University, at acote@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

01/13/2025

Website

https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/media-and-information

Department Statement

The Department is housed in MSU’s world-renowned College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University. Established in 1955, as the first of its kind in the country, “ComArtSci” is now one of the largest and most respected colleges of Communication in the world. The College of Communication Arts and Sciences combines a research-intensive faculty with a strong professional mission to prepare students for rewarding careers and to influence the professional practice of communication globally. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our practice as communicators, storytellers, and innovators. We believe it is our responsibility to foster an open and welcoming environment that aspires to attract, recruit, and sustain diverse students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is among the main drivers of institutional excellence, and we are proud to embrace and promote broad communities of knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Our efforts to advance DEI are guided by a shared vision grounded in a culture of caring, belonging, transparency, and accountability. In alignment with the University’s DEI plan, we commit to actively challenge, disrupt, and dismantle systems that reinforce and/or maintain historical and contemporary social inequalities and inequities. We are dedicated to ongoing dialogue to strengthen our commitment to social justice, advocacy, and activism. We strive to be DEI through leaders who inspire, influence, and cultivate progress in our College and throughout the MSU community.

Founded in 1855, Michigan State University is one of the world’s leading public research-intensive institutions and a member of the Association of American Universities. The campus is located in East Lansing, Michigan, adjacent to the state capital and an hour from suburban Detroit. MSU is one of the nation’s largest and greenest campuses and is in East Lansing, a college town just three miles from Michigan’s capital, Lansing.  Michigan, the Great Lakes State, offers countless things to do, see and experience — from art galleries, concerts and restaurants to gardens, parks, and trails.  You needn’t venture far to discover sandy beaches or metropolitan life.  

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.