Assistant Professor-Tenure System
Michigan State University

Job no: 1002096
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: Political Science 10038676
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
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 professor at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of political theory.

In particular, the Department seeks a candidate whose research and teaching focus on European and American political thought, and who connects these focuses to debates on the future of liberal democracy.

The candidate will primarily teach courses and mentor students at the undergraduate level, and those who can discuss efforts to promote the study of political theory among undergraduates will be highly favored.

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

• Completed PhD by the date of application.
• Research and teaching interests on European and American political thought, with focuses on debates on liberal democracy.
• Evidence of high impact peer-reviewed publications.
• Potential for obtaining external funding.
• Potential for high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate level.
• Potential for working with students from diverse backgrounds and working to improving access to higher education for all students.

Desired Qualifications

Potential contributions to broad, department-level programming, for students and the external community, exploring how Political Theory contributes to broader understandings of political and economic systems

Required Application Materials

Electronic submission is required, and materials should be uploaded at http://careers.msu.edu. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, two samples of written work, a diversity and inclusion statement, and contact information for three references.

Special Instructions

Review of Applications Begins On November 25, 2024

The search committee members are Cory Smidt (search chair, smidtc@msu.edu), Sarah Reckhow (reckhow@msu.edu), and Ani Sarkissian (asarkiss@msu.edu). Please contact any committee member with questions about this position.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/25/2024

Website

https://polisci.msu.edu/

Department Statement

MSU is located in East Lansing, MI, with easy access to the state capital, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Superior (albeit more time consuming), excellent school districts, affordable housing, Whole Foods, Horrocks, Trader Joe's, 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 https://worklife.msu.edu/your-career/dual-career/.

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 8, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 8, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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