Assistant Professor-Tenure System East Lansing, Michigan, United States Journalism 10010494 Area of Interest: PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Tenure System Faculty Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Sep 15 2025 Closing at: Sep 15 2027 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Communication Arts Sciences 1083200 Position
Summary The Michigan State University School of Journalism seeks an assistant professor in environmental journalism. The faculty member would work with the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism as the Center develops and executes a global research agenda, designs innovative pedagogical tools, and leads public engagement initiatives. Primary Responsibilities: Lead and support interdisciplinary research on topics
such as constructive journalism, solutions journalism, solidarity journalism, decolonial journalism, ethnographic journalism, Indigenous and community media, ethics of care, inclusive science communication, and other transformative approaches to environmental storytelling. Collaborate with local and international news organizations to co-develop and implement evidence-based practices. Design and deliver programs that
incorporate emerging formats and platforms (e.g., games, virtual reality, humor, theater, documentary). Explore how journalistic innovations can lead to reestablishing trust with communities and simultaneously prepare them to resist fake news, disinformation, and misinformation. Teach core and specialized courses such as Environmental Reporting and topics like AI in environmental and science journalism. Produce
public-facing outputs including policy briefs, reports, and communication products for diverse audiences. Build and maintain partnerships with donors, foundations, and peer institutions. Support grant writing and revenue-generating initiatives such as online training programs. 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 -Journalism or media-related Minimum Requirements A terminal degree in Journalism or media related field. A record of scholarship, publication, and professional engagement in environmental journalism or related fields. Demonstrated international or cross-cultural
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