Journalism Position at Michigan State University

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Media in Muslim Countries of South/Southeast Asia: Journalism Position at Michigan State University

-- Full/Associate/Assistant Professor, Commensurate With Experience

-- Tenure System, 9-month basis, 100% time

-- Duties: The School of Journalism seeks an outstanding colleague with expertise in research about the media in Muslim countries of Southeast Asia and/or South Asia, with a preference for Southeast Asia. The candidate will: produce significant research and scholarly publications on the media and press systems of the region; collaborate with scholars in the region, within the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and other MSU academic units, and in other U.S. and non-U.S. institutions; develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to international journalism and press systems and practices in Southeast Asia and/or South Asia, as well as other courses within the school's curriculum; and provide outreach/training for professionals and educators in the region and for U.S. journalists covering the region. The applicant is expected to actively take part in grant-supported research and actively participate as a core faculty member in MSU's Asian Studies Center and Muslim Studies Program.

-- Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent required. Record of interdisciplinary research and teaching interests in press and media systems and practices in Muslim countries of Southeast Asia and/or South Asia required, with Southeast Asia preferred. Fluency in at least one language of the region required. Familiarity and/or experience with media and communications industries in the region required.

-- Applications: Review of applications will begin Jan. 30, 2007. Position to begin Aug. 16, 2007. Mail application letter; CV, transcript of highest degree, copies of published research including research on Southeast Asia or South Asia press and media, and three letters of recommendation to Eric Freedman, Search Committee Chair, School of Journalism, 305 Communication Arts Bldg., Michigan State University, East Lansing MI 48824 USA.