Michigan Technological University
Assistant Professor, environmental social science, discipline open
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks a social scientist with strong methodological skills in survey research or geographic information systems. Special attention will be given to applicants who have a topical or disciplinary background in environmental policy, natural resource sociology, human geography, political science, or environmental anthropology. The successful applicant will teach courses in his or her field of expertise, including quantitative or spatial methods, and contribute to our graduate research programs. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2009. Ph.D. required.
The Department of Social Sciences offers undergraduate programs in anthropology, history, and social science education and is home to two M.S. programs (Environmental Policy and Industrial Archaeology) and one Ph.D. degree (Industrial Heritage and Archaeology). A Ph.D. program in environmental policy is under discussion.
Michigan Tech, a research university with 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, values cross-disciplinary faculty and student contributions to global sustainability. Located on Lake Superior in Michigans Upper Peninsula, its community offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities. This environment, combined with a competitive compensation package and a low cost of living, results in an excellent quality of life.
Applicants should send: a letter of interest describing their qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching philosophy pertinent to contributing to an interdisciplinary social sciences department; a vitae; and the contact information for three references. Review of the applications will begin on Dec. 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Materials may be sent to: Hugh Gorman, Search Committee Chair, Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educational Institution/Employer.
Contact: |
Hugh Gorman, Search Committee Chair
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Website: | http://www.social.mtu.edu/careers/SocSciMethodsSrch.pdf |
Primary Category: | Social Sciences |
Secondary Categories: | Geography |
Posting Date: | 11/11/2008 |
Closing Date | 02/03/2009 |