Job Announcement - Assistant Professor of Games

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MICHIGAN STATE
UNIVERSITY
Telecommunication,
Information Studies
& Media
Assistant Professor of Games
PROFESSOR POSITION AVAILABLE
@ Michigan State University
The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media at
Michigan State University
is seeking an innovative, dynamic individual to fill a full-time,
tenure stream position at
the assistant professor level in the field of games. Whether designed
purely to entertain or to
also achieve more "serious" purposes, games have the potential to
impact players' beliefs,
knowledge, attitudes, emotions, cognitive abilities, physical and
mental health, and behavior.
The faculty member hired for this position is expected to engage in
scholarship aimed at
understanding and transforming games in meaningful ways.
Candidates will join an enthusiastic. multidisciplinary faculty and a
program in game design
and development that was rated #5 in the nation by Princeton Review in
2011. Experience in
the field may take the form of scholarly research and/or creative
practice. Expertise or experience
in other disciplines is also welcome.
Candidates will be expected to gain visibility through peer-reviewed
academic research publications
and/or juried creative works. Faculty members are also expected to
pursue external
funding to support their research and creative activity. In addition.
candidates will teach in
our undergraduate and graduate programs. as well as advise graduate
students on projects
and theses. Visit http://tism.msu.edu for complete information on our
majors. degrees. and
specializations.
Qualifications: Terminal Degree. University-level teaching experience
preferred. A versatile
scholar with a portfolio of innovative work. Appointment Level:
Assistant Professor
TO APPLY
Complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University
Employment Opportunities
website https:// jobs.msu.edu (job number 4904). Applicants should
submit electronically
the following materials: (1) a cover letter summarizing your
qualifications for the position, (2)
a current vita, (3) the names and contact information for three
individuals willing to serve as
recommenders, who may be contacted by the search committee, and (4) an
electronic portfolio
if available (such as a web link to an online portfolio or PDF
document). The search committee
will begin considering applications October 1, 2011. The search closes
when a suitable
candidate is hired. Duties to begin on August 16. 2012. An earlier
appointment is possible.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. 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.