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Deb. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Assistant/Associate Professors of Environmental and Energy Policy Department of Social Sciences The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks to hire up to two colleagues to strengthen its interdisciplinary Masters and Ph.D. programs in Environmental and Energy Policy. The ideal candidate(s) will have a research record articulating with one of the traditional social science or policy fields, developed interests in one or more policy areas (for example, energy, water, sustainability, international development, or environmental justice) and plans for, or a record of, securing external research funding. Strongest applicants will demonstrate an ability to teach methods such as geospatial, survey, or qualitative methods. Teaching load (typically 2 per semester) includes undergraduate courses in her/his social sciences disciplines, plus teaching, advising and directing graduate students. These are tenure track positions at the Assistant and/or Associate Professor level, to begin August 2011. Ph.D. required. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educational Institution/Employer. Minority candidates and women are encouraged to apply. The Department of Social Sciences offers undergraduate programs in anthropology, history, and social science education, two M.S. programs (Environmental Policy and Industrial Archaeology) and two Ph.D. programs (Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Environmental and Energy Policy). See <http://www.ss.mtu.edu/EP/EnvironmentalPolicyFacultySearches.htm> for additional information. Michigan Tech, a research university with 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, values cross-disciplinary faculty and student contributions to global sustainability. Our strong emphasis on environmental sustainability research, led by the Sustainable Futures Institute (http://www.sfi.mtu.edu/index.php), Center for Water and Society, and Ecosystem Science Center, makes it an exciting location for interdisciplinary U.S. and international applied social science research. 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. 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 fields. 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/ Applicants should send a letter of interest describing their qualifications and experience, a research statement, a teaching statement, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references. Review of the applications will begin on December 14th, 2010, and continue until the positions are filled. Materials may be sent to: Kathy Halvorsen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295; [email protected] or 906.487.2824. In addition to the present search, strategic hiring initiatives with up to ten new positions in "Next Generation Energy Systems" and "Health: Basic Sciences, Technologies and Medical Informatics" are in their second year and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a second application, following the "How to Apply" guidelines at <http://www.mtu.edu/sfhi>.
