School of Journalism Seeks Professors for Photojournalism, Immersive Storytelling

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The School of Journalism at Michigan State University seeks two stellar journalists to join its world-class faculty. 

The first opportunity seeks a visual communicator with an emphasis in photojournalism or documentary photography to join our faculty as a tenure-track assistant professor in August 2018. Candidates will have potential for external funding in their areas of expertise. 

The ideal candidate will have a well-defined research agenda with evidence of scholarly publication. Candidates will have a PhD, an MFA or other terminal degree in a related field by August 15, 2018, and evidence of scholarly research work and teaching effectiveness. Professional journalism experience and grant activity are desired.

The second opportunity seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with experience in immersive storytelling production and research. The ideal candidate will have a well-defined research agenda with evidence of scholarly publication in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates must also have potential for external funding in their area of expertise.

Our innovative colleague has the potential to be an exemplary teacher of dynamic and imaginative immersive and interactive skills, and a prolific scholar.  This scholar will be required to conduct research in his or her chosen area of communication and join our efforts to seek external funding.

Please direct any questions about the photojournalism opportunity to Dr. Howard Bossen: bossen@msu.edu. For the immersive storytelling position, direct any questions to Dr. Rachel Mourao (mourao@msu.edu)