Associate or Full Professor position in computational or/and quantitative methods

[Keith Hampton]

Dear SMSociety friends,

The Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University is hiring. The focus of the SMSociety conference is central to the work of most of our faculty. Many of you would be ideal candidates for this position and I hope you will apply.

Keith

Tenured Associate or Full Professor

Department 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.

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: Doctorate

Minimum Requirements
The position requires the candidate to have a doctorate or terminal degree in their field, and to have been previously tenured at a research-intensive university or able to demonstrate commensurate research output via combined academic and industry experience. The candidate will be evaluated relative to peers at a similar stage in their careers, based on national or international research reputation (e.g., record of high-impact publications in relevant academic outlets, including journals and conference proceedings; record of grant-seeking; etc.), record of excellence in instruction, history of mentoring and advising students and colleagues, evidence of service to the University and their profession, respect and interest in different approaches and ways of knowing, and record of and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in research-creative activity, instruction, and service.

Please visit the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website 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 

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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