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. 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 (SSC) 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 SSC
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-track 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 a demonstration of meeting the performance
expectation in research and teaching, with an emphasis on demonstrated
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-track faculty
position at Michigan State University will require a series of
structured, merit-based evaluations, which will include substantial
peer input. MSU’s academic hiring process will be followed in
appointing the candidates that advance into the tenure-track.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected
veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

Applicants who will have a Ph.D. in hand from an accredited university
by September 2022, and no earlier than May 2019, with degrees and
research interests in areas covered by the College's Departments and
Schools.

Required Application Materials

To apply, submit application materials online through careers.msu.edu
and electronically attach the following:

a 3 page statement addressing how your research, teaching, and
service, contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion
a curriculum vitae
an academic research paper
a 3 page research proposal outlining research interests and plans for
the fellowship year(s)
a ½ page statement describing your teaching philosophy, and the
course(s) you could teach during the fellowship period
(6) three letters of reference which should address your potential for
employment as a faculty member at MSU.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be
vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:
https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Special Instructions

Review of applications will start on 10/15/2021, and will continue
until positions are filled. Questions concerning the search may be
addressed to Nwando Achebe, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion and Faculty Excellence Advocate, College of Social Science
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Review of Applications Begins On

10/15/2021

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with
uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research
universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and
forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global
challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse
and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of
study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

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