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Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Part Time (1-49.9%), Union Position Summary The School of Journalism at Michigan State University is seeking dynamic and engaging candidates for a part-time faculty position to teach Journalism courses. This is a part-time position occurring fall semester of each year. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated professional expertise, as well as teaching experience. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

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 of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment.

The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.

Position is planned for a recurring basis. 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 Bachelors -Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field Demonstrable skills in areas related to course content Desired Qualifications Previous teaching experience is valued At least five years of industry experience Recognized or award-winning achievements in related areas of practice Required Application Materials CV/Resume Special Instructions Interested candidates should apply via the MSU job application website at http://www.careers.msu.edu/ . Review of Applications Begins On 08/05/2026 Website https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/school-journalism Department Statement The School of Journalism at Michigan State University has built a national reputation for excellence, innovation and impact over more than acentury.

Continuously accredited by ACEJMC since 1949, the School is among the oldest and most respected journalism programs in the country and is part of the nations first college dedicated to communication. As part of a leading R1 land-grant university, the School advances research, creative activity and public engagement that shape the future of journalism, media and storytelling while preparing students to serve communities and strengthen democratic society. More than 30 award-winning faculty serve approximately 700 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students through undergraduate majors in Journalism and Digital Storytelling, along with a shared doctoral program. The School combines a strong foundation in reporting, writing and storytelling with emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative media practices.

Faculty scholarship and creative work span environmental journalism, media innovation, misinformation, community engagement and emerging technologies, with research and outreach efforts supported by major external grants and partnerships in the U.S. and abroad. Students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including the Spartan Newsroom and Immersive Media Studio, through hands-on, project-based experiences that prepare them for careers across journalism, film, television, broadcast, advertising, sports media and digital media. Alumni support the program through mentorship, internships and industry partnerships, while student productions have earned recognition including Student Academy Awards, Telly Awards and PBS production credits. The School also is home to nationally recognized centers and initiatives that advance research, creativity and public impact, including the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, the Center for Journalism Studies, the American Communities Project and the LIFT Project.

Together, these initiatives reflect the Schools commitment to research excellence, innovation and the public good through work that informs communities, advances understanding and explores new models for journalism and media in a rapidly changing world. 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. Advertised: Jul 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Jul 28, 2028 Eastern Daylight Time Refer a friend Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search.

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