Ast Instructor/Inst/Ast Professor - Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title Ast Instructor/Inst/Ast Professor - Fixed Term ### Position Summary 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. ### 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 -Media and Information or related field ### Minimum Requirements A Ph.D./Masters/Bachelors degree in in relevant field The selected individual will be hired at the title that aligns with their degree and experience qualifications. Equivalency will be based on the below criteria: Bachelor's degree is required for Assistant Instructor Master's degree is required for Instructor Ph.D. is required for Assistant Professor Demonstrated skills in areas related to the course content Excellent communication and leadership skills ### Desired Qualifications Recognized or award-winning achievements in related areas of practice Teaching experience is strongly preferred ### Required Application Materials CV Cover letter List of three professional references ### Special Instructions Applicants should submit the following materials: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae and 3) list of three professional references. As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches. *Professional Misconduct Review * A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person's employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate's current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage. The existence o