Job no: 590744
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: Sociology Social Science 10038784
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Tenure System Faculty,
Education/Training
Position Summary
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.
The Department of Sociology at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks candidates for a tenure-system Assistant Professor position in sociology of health. This position is part of a batch hire of faculty within the College of Social Science to address future challenges of coastal environments. The 9-month academic year position begins on August 16, 2020.
We seek candidates to investigate physical and/or mental health dynamics in coastal communities, in a variety of coastal areas and environments around the world, with preference given to applicants who either have or are willing to develop a research program in the Great Lakes region. Successful candidates will examine drivers of health outcomes and/or disparities over time and/or across geographic areas. Such drivers may include, but are not limited to, changes in physical environment (e.g., erosion, pollution, and natural disasters), built infrastructure (e.g., sanitation, drinking water access, and housing), and/or socioeconomic and psychological factors (e.g., education, occupation, health care, family, and neighborhood).
Required Degree
Doctorate -Sociology or closely related field
Minimum Requirements
Successful candidates must have:
Desired Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have:
Required Application Materials
Applications must be submitted to the MSU Applicant Page athttps://careers.msu.edu. Complete applications must include
(1) a cover letter;
(2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) a 1-page research statement;
(4) a 1-page teaching statement;
(5) a diversity and inclusion statement (a statement addressing how past/and or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSU’s commitment to inclusive excellence);
(6) the names and contact information for three professional references.
Department Statement
The Department of Sociology has three signature areas of Environment, Health and Medicine, and Migration. Most faculty in the department perform research and teach courses in one or two of these areas. MSU sociologists have a rich history of interdisciplinary collaborations not only with other social scientists but also with humanists, physical scientists, and/or life scientists.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI, with easy access to the state capital, Lake Michigan, and award-winning school districts. MSU is also pro-active in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career couples, both inside and outside the University. Information about MSU's dual career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/.
Advertised: Jul 8, 2019 Eastern Daylight
Time
Applications close: Jul 8, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
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