Working/Functional Title
Associate/Full Professor Tenure System
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 School of Social Work seeks an outstanding scholar to join the faculty as a tenure-system full Professor or Associate Professor. This scholar will lead and continue to develop the Michigan State University (MSU) Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health, an initiative within the College of Social Science that is housed in the School of Social Work. The consortium includes a large group of social scientists across the College who study sexual and gender minority (SGM) physical or mental health with a focus on minority stress, the life course perspective, and intersectionality, from a social ecological approach. The consortium will serve as a coordinating resource for social science research in SGM health and will establish the College of Social Science at MSU as a national leader in SGM health research. The scholar in this position will have the opportunity to provide direction to and leadership for the growing consortium through facilitating interdisciplinary research teams, mentoring faculty and graduate students, engaging community stakeholders, and leading SGM health training initiatives.
We seek scholars whose program of research focuses on physical or mental health among SGM people and communities, and in particular, those with strong histories in mentoring and leadership roles. Advanced methodological expertise in measurement issues is of particular interest, as is policy development, advocacy, and evaluation. Scholars who employ innovative research methods (e.g., mixed methods, longitudinal methods, community-based participatory research, measure development); have expertise in recruiting hard-to-reach populations or developing volunteer research pools; and/or focus on intervention development to address the unique stressors, needs, and resilience of SGM communities across the lifespan are particularly desirable.
The scholar in this position will join a group of nationally known scholars and bring their strong record of extramurally funded research to promote change in policy, programming, and practice for SGM communities. The scholar’s responsibilities will include: providing leadership to the consortium; sustaining an active and successful program of research as evidenced by high impact peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and external funding; mentoring junior faculty in the consortium; teaching, mentoring, and advising graduate students; and participating in department, college, and university governance activities. The scholar will be committed to working with interdisciplinary research teams and dedicated to mentoring diverse students preparing for careers in research and/or policy.
School Statement: The School of Social Work is committed to a mission of social justice and positive change. Our BASW, MSW, and PhD programs educate students to provide ethical, competent, responsive, and innovative social work practice, and our scholarship generates and disseminates high quality research that improves the well-being of the most vulnerable in society. Our teaching, research, and outreach synergistically promote social justice, positive change, and solutions to the problems facing diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Our research is community-engaged and strength-based.
Appointment: This is a 9-month tenure-system position beginning August 16, 2020. Salary for this position is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Michigan State University offers an excellent selection of benefits; please see www.hr.msu.edu for more information. Transgender and gender diverse individuals and sexual and gender minority people of color are particularly encouraged to apply for this position.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Social Work, PSY, Pub Pol, SOC, Pub Health
Minimum Requirements
- An earned doctorate in Social Work, Psychology, Public Policy, Sociology, Public Health, Demography, or a closely related discipline with expertise in SGM health
- A strong record of success in acquiring extramural funding
- A strong record of scholarly publications in SGM health research
- A history of leadership of research and/or policy teams, particularly those that are interdisciplinary
- A demonstrated commitment to outstanding research, teaching, and mentorship
- A demonstrated record of advising and mentoring graduate students and junior faculty
- A commitment to conduct research that informs practice and policy impacting underrepresented and diverse groups
Desired Qualifications
MSW preferred
Required Application Materials
(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.
Special Instructions
Applications must be submitted to the MSU Applicant Page at https://careers.msu.edu.
We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2019. Inquiries about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Anne Hughes hughesa@msu.edu
Review of Applications Begins On
11/01/2019
Website
www.socialwork.msu.edu
Department Statement
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/.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. MSU actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, transgender or gender diverse individuals, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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.
