Colleagues,
We are hiring an Associate/Full Professor with expertise in computational
methods or/and quantitative social science. The Department of Media and
Information at Michigan State University brings together scholars from a
range of disciplines, and is currently home to a number of sociologists.
Consider joining us!
Tenured Associate or Full ProfessorDepartment of Media and Information,
Michigan State University
Position Summary
The Department of Media and Information (MI) invites applicants for one
advanced Associate or Full Professor to complement and expand our dynamic
and interdisciplinary faculty.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in computational methods or/and
quantitative social science methods such as, but not limited to: data
science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, ubiquitous computing,
large language models/natural language processing, large-scale field and/or
natural experiment, temporal modeling, geospatial modeling, and network
analysis/science. We have a strong interest in candidates whose research
employs quantitative or computational approaches to investigate and tackle
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 to complement and create a unique intellectual energy. Our faculty
advance theory and research, build technology interventions to address
public health challenges, 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 communication and game design
and development.
Please visit the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities
website https://careers.msu.edu https://careers.msu.edu, refer to Posting
910779, and complete an electronic submission.
https://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/516752/ascfull-prof-tenure-system
https://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/516752/ascfull-prof-tenure-system
Review of applications will begin on Dec 15, and continue until the
position is filled.
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Keith N. Hampton, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Media and Information
Interim Managing Director, Quello Center
Director of Academic Research, Quello Center
Affiliate Faculty, Department of Sociology
Affiliate Faculty, Canadian Studies Center
Michigan State University
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