Assistant Professor in Environmental Policy, Dept. of Social Sciences The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks a new hire to help strengthen its existing Masters program and to work toward a Ph.D. program in environmental policy. Research interests in one or more of the following five areas is required: water, energy, sustainable development, population and environment, and international environmental policy. Special attention will be given to applicants who have demonstrated skills in research methods (e.g., surveys) and statistical analysis, and the potential for securing extramural support. The successful applicant will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in his or her field of expertise (e.g., political science, sociology, geography, or anthropology), and contribute to the graduate research program. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2009. Ph.D. required.
The Department of Social Sciences offers undergraduate programs in anthropology, history, and social science education and is home to two M.S. programs (Environmental Policy and Industrial Archaeology) and one existing Ph.D. degree (Industrial Heritage and Archaeology). Michigan Tech, a research university with 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, values cross-disciplinary faculty and student contributions to global sustainability. Located on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, its community offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities. This environment, combined with a competitive compensation package and a low cost of living, results in an excellent quality of life. Applicants should send: a letter of interest describing their qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching philosophy pertinent to contributing to an interdisciplinary social sciences department; a vitae; and the contact information for three references. Review of the applications will begin on April 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled, pending budgetary authorization. Materials may be sent to: Barry Solomon, Search Committee Chair, Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295; bdsol...@mtu.edu. Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. We also have a Dual Career Assistance Program (DCAP), which facilitates the hiring of partners of strategic hires. The website for our DCAP is: http://www.dual.mtu.edu/. <http://www.dual.mtu.edu/> Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educational Institution/Employer. Minority candidates and women are encouraged to apply. Audrey L. Mayer, Ph.D. Michigan Technological University Department of Social Sciences & School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science 1-906-487-3448 alma...@mtu.edu http://www.social.mtu.edu/people/almayer.htm Mailing address: Michigan Technological University Academic Office Building 226 1400 Townsend Ave. Houghton, MI 49931
