Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellow

Michigan State University

Final date to receive applications: December 1, 2025 (Rolling)

The Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts & Sciences (Com Art Sci ) seeks a postdoctoral fellow to join its faculty. Com Art Sci  is consistently ranked among the best in the world for scholarly productivity and teaching, and it is the fastest‑growing college at MSU, experiencing record enrollments.

The Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Initiative is designed to enhance our academic community by welcoming dynamic and innovative scholar‑educators. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, candidates will matriculate to a tenure‑track assistant professor position. This two‑year fellowship is subject to review after the first year and may begin as early as August 16, 2026.

The Department of Media and Information seeks a candidate whose work advances inclusive excellence and expands the range of perspectives and methodologies in areas such as human–computer interaction, human‑robot interaction, rural computing, game studies and design, and the relationships between technology and policy, health and wellness, and society.

• Prepare for a transition to a tenure‑track faculty position within Media and Information.
• Conduct and publish peer‑reviewed research or creative works independently or in collaboration with faculty mentors.
• Identify and work with faculty mentors across the department.
• In year 1, teach one course and/or engage in grant writing, outreach, and service activities.

Doctorate in Media & Information or a related discipline.

Eligible applicants must have earned a PhD in Media & Information, or a related discipline from an accredited university before the start date. Candidates will be evaluated relative to peers at a similar stage in their careers, based on a record of high‑impact publications in relevant academic outlets, including journals and conference proceedings; a record of excellence in instruction (although not required);

and a record of and commitment to inclusive excellence in research‑creative activity, instruction, and service.

Attainment of a Ph.D. between 2023 and May 2026.