Professor of Digital Media Arts (3D graphics and games)

The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media is pleased to announce two open rank positions in the tenure system at Michigan State University.

Candidates are sought at the assistant, associate or full professor level, with the ability to contribute to a department that provides teaching, outreach, research, and creative/design activities in a broad range of media and information technology areas. Such areas include economics, policy, management and strategy, international/comparative telecommunications, social and business aspects of new media, and traditional and new media design and production. Within these areas, the contexts for study and design among department faculty include entertainment, social interaction, group collaboration, e-business, healthcare, human computer interaction, online behavior, presence in virtual environments, game design, 3D graphics, animation, and interactivity. Candidates whose interests cross two or more of these and related areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Candidates are expected to develop a substantial program of research and/or design work, emphasizing contribution to peer-reviewed outlets. Teaching opportunities will be in both undergraduate and graduate courses, with the typical teaching load set at two courses per semester. Summer teaching appointments are often available. An interest in obtaining external funding for research and creative/design work is expected. Released time is available based on grant productivity.

Requirements: A relevant terminal degree is required. Those completing their degree also will be considered. Evidence of scholarship (including portfolio for creative/design applicants) and teaching ability is required.

The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media at Michigan State University is a thriving place of scholarship, teaching, and public service. Its faculty has a national and international reputation and is actively involved in research projects funded by the National Science Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the National Institutes of Health and other major organizations. Founded in 1855, Michigan State University is situated in East Lansing, a pleasant university town just on the border of Lansing, the capital of Michigan. Our vast campus is known as one of the most beautiful in the nation and is home to over 40,000 students from 85 nations and about 4000 faculty and staff.

MSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Female and minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Handicappers have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three references, and a cover letter describing research and/or design interests and relevant experiences. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Search closes when suitable candidates are hired. Positions are to begin in August 2005. Please mail the application to the search committee chair, Dr. Charles Steinfield, 409 CCAS, Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 48824-1212.

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