Michigan State University, College of Social Science
Research Associate-Fixed Term
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
Job no: 534781
The College of Social Science (CSS) seeks Research Associates that will participate in a CSS Dean's Research Associate Development Institute, with the goal of possibly transitioning into tenure-system positions at Michigan State University.
College of Social Science Dean's Research Associate (Postdoc) Program
Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
Program Description
The College of Social Science (CSS) Dean's Research Associate Program at Michigan State University was established in 2018, as a major College initiative aimed at promoting an inclusive scholarly environment in which outstanding scholars in the social sciences support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the academy. The Dean's Research Associates will have a minimal teaching load, will be mentored and supported, and will participate in a CSS Dean's Research Associate Development Institute, with the goal of possibly transitioning them into tenure-system positions at Michigan State University.
Appointments
Appointments will be made to applicants who show promise for tenure-system positions in Michigan State University's College of Social Science in accordance with MSU academic hiring process. Each appointment is for a minimum of 9 months, renewable for an additional year, contingent upon demonstration of research productivity. The selected candidate will receive a salary that is comparable to that of a starting Assistant Professor in the Research Associate's discipline, plus benefits, and a budget for research and travel. Transitioning into a tenure-system faculty position at Michigan State University will require a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, which include substantial peer input. MSU's academic hiring process will be followed in appointing the candidates that advance into the tenure-system.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
Eligibility
Applicants who will have a Ph.D. in hand from an accredited university by September 2019, and no earlier than May 2016, with degrees and research interests in areas covered by the College's Departments and Schools.
Required Application Materials
Application
To apply, submit materials online through careers.msu.edu and electronically attach the following:
Three page statement addressing how your research, teaching, and service, contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Curriculum vitae
Academic Research Paper
Three page research proposal outlining research interests and plans for the fellowship year(s)
1/2 page statement describing your teaching philosophy, and the course(s) you could teach during the fellowship period
Please arrange for three confidential letters of reference, which should address your potential for employment as a faculty member at MSU, to be sent to smithjal@msu.edu
Special Instructions
Review of applications will start on November 15, 2018 and will continue until positions are filled.
Contact: |
Questions concerning the search may be addressed to Nwando Achebe, Faculty Excellence Advocate, College of Social Science (achebe@msu.edu) http://socialscience.msu.edu/
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Website: | http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ |
Primary Category: | Social Sciences |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/09/2018 |
Closing Date | 11/15/2018 |