Assistant Professor-Tenure System

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)....