Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Lyman Briggs College
Department: Lyman Briggs Dean 10028546
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Fixed Term Academic Staff,
Research/Scientific, Non-Union
Position Summary
Serve as a principal and collaborative investigator for research that improves the health, lived environment, education, and economic outcomes of underserved communities by pursuing equity in opportunities and outcomes. Conduct all phases of research: garnering external funding, planning and coordinating goals and research projects, performing research, analyzing data, producing documentation, and publishing reports and articles.
As assigned, teach undergraduate courses in the history, philosophy, and sociology of sciences, such as: culture and technology; culture and the natural environment; human behavior - uncertainty and risk. Engage students with research about and serving the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations. In addition to traditional education, programs will focus on the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to address the varied needs of underserved populations, including rural, urban and international groups.
Represent Lyman Briggs College on committees, in activities, meetings, etc. in a manner that reflects collegial connection with the communities. Institutional analytic duties may be assigned.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Desired Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in social sciences; significant experience working with underserved populations/communities; teaching experience with multiple educational modalitie
Required Application Materials
Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources web site http://careers.msu.edu/. Qualified applicants should submit:
a) a cover letter
b) current curriculum vitae and
c) the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 potential references
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