Title: Communication and Information Technology Economist

Academic Rank: Assistant professor (tenure-system), 9 month basis  

Position Location: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and College of Communication Arts and Science

Date Available: February 2012

Position Description: The College of Communication Arts and Sciences and the College of Agricultural and Natural Resources at Michigan State University invite applications for a tenure-stream faculty position at the Assistant Professor level as a communication and information economist.  The position will be located jointly in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and either the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media, the Department of Communication, the School of Journalism, or another unit within the College of Communication Arts and Sciences.

The successful candidate is expected to gain international recognition through peer-reviewed scholarly publications, pursue external funding to support their research, teach at the graduate and undergraduate level, and advise graduate students.  Applications are encouraged from scholars working within a diverse range of methodological traditions whose research addresses the economic impact, use, design, or management of information and communication technologies. The joint nature of this position reflects a belief in the importance of cross-disciplinary approaches to address the role and impacts of information and communication technologies on issues that might include education, policy, food security, nutrition, health, and income.  Those with an interest in applications of communication and information technology to international development are encouraged to apply.  

Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with past experience.

Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or related field (with significant training and/or research in communication technologies and/or services), or a Ph.D. in communication and information studies and technologies or related field (with significant training/and or research in economics). Research experience in Africa, Asia, or Latin America is also highly desirable. Foreign language skills are an asset.

Applications Due: January 15, 2012. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline.  

Application Material: To apply, please refer to Posting #5484 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu. Applicants must submit electronically the following materials: (1) a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for the position and your statement of interest; (2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) three reference letters. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.  If you have any questions prior to submitting an electronic application, please contact Professor Mark Skidmore, Chair of the Search Committee, AFRE at mskidmor@msu.edu.

Founded in 1855, Michigan State University is situated in East Lansing, a vibrant university town just on the border of Lansing, the capital of Michigan.  Our vast campus is one of the most beautiful in the nation and is home to over 47,000 students from 85 nations and about 4,000 faculty and staff.  For information about the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, click on http://www.aec.msu.edu/ and http://cas.msu.edu/, respectively.  

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.