Job no: 747435
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: Sociology Social Science 10038784
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate 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 Department of Sociology at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks candidates for a tenure-system Assistant or Associate Professor position in sociology of health and medicine. As part of an initiative within the College of Social Science, this position will strengthen the leadership in the emerging MSU Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health, which is housed in the School of Social Work. The 9-month academic year position begins on August 16, 2022.

We seek candidates with established expertise in investigating issues such as mental health, physical conditions, health disparities, social determinants of health, and health care service among sexual and general minority (SGM) people and communities. Successful candidates will help strengthen a group of nationally known scholars of SGM health and medicine to promote change in policy, programming, and practice for SGM communities.

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 -Sociology

Minimum Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

a PhD in Sociology or closely related field completed by the date of hire;

established expertise in sociology of health or social determinants of health with a substantial focus on SGM health and medicine;

established record of scholarly publications in SGM health and medicine research;

potential for or established record of securing extramural research funding;

strong potential for leading multidisciplinary research teams;

potential for or demonstrated evidence of high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and

potential for or demonstrated evidence of effective service to the institution, leadership in the discipline, and/or engagement with broader publics.

Desired Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

a commitment to conduct research that informs practice and policy with diverse and underrepresented groups;

a strong record of or potential for securing extramural funding; and

scholarly interests that connect with current departmental strengths of environmental sociology and/or sociology of migration.

Required Application Materials

Applications must be submitted to the MSU Applicant Page at https://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); and
6. the names and contact information for three professional references.

Together-we-will StatementThe 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 begin on December , 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Hui Liu (Search Committee Chair) at liuhu@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

12/08/2021

Website

HTTPS://SOCIOLOGY.MSU.EDU

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.

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.

Advertised: Nov 17, 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 17, 2023 Eastern Standard Time