Greetings colleagues- We are searching for a tenure track faculty member in the area of Computational Journalism. Details follow below: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT, Please Distribute Assistant Professor of Computational Journalism The School of Journalism and the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies & Media at Michigan State University are seeking an innovative, dynamic individual to fill a full-time, tenure stream position in Computational Journalism at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates will be expected to gain recognition through peer- reviewed scholarly publications. Faculty are also expected to pursue external funding to support their research activity, which, if successful, may result in a reduced teaching load. Candidates will join an enthusiastic, multidisciplinary faculty team and should be able to contribute through research and design experience at the intersection of journalism and information or computer science. To fill this position we seek a person who creates and/or uses new information and communication technology tools, services, or systems that collect and disseminate news in a cutting edge fashion Expertise or experience in other disciplines is also welcome as individuals who can employ multidisciplinary approaches are sought to teach two courses a semester in our undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as advise graduate students on projects and research. Visit http://cas.msu.edu/ for complete information on our majors, degrees, and specializations. Qualifications: PhD required. University level teaching experience preferred. We seek a versatile scholar with a portfolio of innovative research. Appointment Level: Assistant Professor To Apply: Applications may be sent via email or the postal service. All applications must include: + Curriculum Vitae + Names/addresses/telephone numbers of 3 references (no recommendation letters) + Teaching philosophy + Concise (one page or less) statement of research interests and plans and how they relate to the nature and role of journalism in an increasingly networked world. Send materials to: Cliff Lampe, Search Committee Chair Computational Journalism Faculty Search Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media Room 409, Communication Arts and Sciences Building Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824-1212 E-mail: lampecli@msu.edu Application review begins December 1, 2009. Search closes when a suitable candidate is hired. Duties begin August 16, 2010. MSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.