Environmental Science & Policy Program, Michigan State University - AST PROFESSOR
Posting Date: Sep 10, 2008
Posting Number: SSC-047
Tenure System, 9-month basis, 100% time.
DUTIES: The Department of Sociology and the Environmental Science and Policy Program of Michigan State University seek a tenure stream Assistant Professor in the area of environmental policy or population and environment. The appointment will be joint between the Department of Sociology and the Environmental Science and Policy Program. Sociology will be the tenure home for the position. Ph.D. or equivalent is required at the time of appointment. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and rigorous theoretical focus. International experience or demonstrated interest in international issues is an advantage as is a background in modeling. We also have a special interest in researchers studying coupled human and natural systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop externally funded research. For more information about Environment Science & Policy Program, please visit our website at http://environment.msu.edu
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent is required at the time of appointment. Doctorate or other terminal degree. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and rigorous theoretical focus.
APPLICATIONS: Due October 1, 2008. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Application should refer to position 38-047. Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, a short statement of professional goals and at least three letters of recommendation to: Sociology/ESPP CHANS Search Committee, Environmental Science and Policy Program, Michigan State University, 274 Giltner Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1101. Electronic applications should be sent to ESPP@MAIL.MSU.EDU and directed to Search Committee.