Assistant/Associate Professor in Political Science

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 Political Science at Michigan State University is seeking to hire a 9-month academic year, tenure system position with a specialty in International Political Economy at the rank of Associate Professor. Advanced Assistant Professors with strong promise for promotion are also encouraged to apply.

We are especially interested in candidates with established research agendas in areas that can enhance interdisciplinary collaborations across the University and with strong methodological skills that can contribute to the methods training of our undergraduate or graduate students.

The candidate would be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in international relations, international political economy, political methodology, as well as courses that could broaden the offerings of the subfield.

Successful candidates will have a promising research agenda and strong analytical and empirical skills, a strategy for external funding, as well as aspire to the highest standards of scholarship, professional activity, and commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

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, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must currently have a Ph.D.

Desired Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have a promising research agenda and strong analytical and empirical skills, a strategy for external funding, as well as aspire to the highest standards of scholarship, professional activity, and commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter (should include personal vision on research, teaching, and service)
• Curriculum vitae
• Diversity and inclusion statement (include a statement addressing how past/and or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSUs commitment to inclusive excellence).
• Up to three recent examples of relevant, scholarly work
• Complete contact information for 3 to 5 references

Together-we-will Statement

Review of Applications Begins On

08/16/2022

Website

polisci.msu.edu

Department Statement

MSU is located in East Lansing, MI, with easy access to the state capital, Lake Michigan, great school districts, and two large metropolitan areas (Grand Rapids, Detroit).  The University is 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 htt;://miwin.msu.edu/.

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.