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ID #52780537
Estado Michigan
Ciudad Eastlansing
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Michigan State University
Showed 2024-10-28
Fecha 2024-10-28
Fecha tope 2024-12-26
Categoría Etcétera
Crear un currículum vítae
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Assistant Professor-Tenure System

Michigan, Eastlansing, 48823 Eastlansing USA
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Job postingsAssistant Professor-Tenure SystemBack to search results Apply now Job no: 999646 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Natural ScienceDepartment:Integrative Biology 10032920Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary:Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation: East Lansing Categories: Research/Scientific, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position SummaryThis tenure-stream position comprises research, teaching, and curation components. The applicant is expected to have an independent, specimen-based research program with strong potential (or record, in the case of the more senior applicants) for external funding. The research program should contribute to the growth of the vertebrate collections and provide research opportunities for students. The applicant will also teach an upper-level course in their area of expertise.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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 DegreeDoctorate -Evolutionary Biology, Integrative Biology, Zoology, or related fieldMinimum RequirementsRequired Qualifications

PhD in Evolutionary Biology, Integrative Biology, Zoology, or related field (or equivalent international degree)

Postdoctoral research experience, or equivalent post-PhD research experience broadly defined, i.e. not necessarily at an academic institution

Active specimen-based research program focused on a vertebrate taxon

At least one year of museum experience managing collections

Evidence of instructional experience and commitment (at least teaching assistant experience)

Experience with undergraduate research training and mentorship

Proficiency using vertebrate taxonomies

Service activities such as serving on committees, reviewing manuscripts/proposals, and/or outreach activities with the public

Experience implementing DEI practices and current DEI activities in research, teaching, or curation, and thoughtful plans for incorporation of DEI practices into at least one of these areas

Potential to obtain sustained extramural funding for research and collections care and growth

Desired QualificationsDesired Qualifications

Experience with graduate and postdoctoral research training and mentorship

Involvement in one or more professional societies (e.g., Society of Systematic Biologists, American Society of Mammalogists, American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, American Ornithological Society, Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Society for the Study of Evolution, etc.)

Track record of collaborative activities in research and/or teaching

Experience as the instructor of record for an undergraduate course in a relevant field

Required Application Materials

Acover letter (1 page maximum) describing interest in the position

A curriculum vitae with academic appointments, professional experience, funded grants, publications, curation and service roles, and courses taught

A 5-pagereflective statement (no less than 12 pt font and one-inch margins), divided into three sections: research, curation, and teaching. Candidates should describe their experiences and accomplishments in all these areas. DEI experiences and accomplishments should be described for at least one of the areas. Additionally, candidates should address how they plan to further DEI principles and practices in research, curation, or teaching. Candidates should also describe their role in past collaborations in the research and/or teaching section.

Research:include key publications, grants and/or fellowships,and future research directions

Curation: includepast experience, vision for future use of collections in candidate’s research,and recommendations for how to encourage use of collections by other MSU faculty and students

Teaching:including research mentoring experience, past activities in academic instruction, and reflection on educational commitment.

Thenames and contact information of three references.

Special InstructionsQuestions regarding the position may be sent to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Catherine Lindell ([email protected]). Review of Applications Begins On11/15/2024Websitehttps://integrativebiology.natsci.msu.edu/ ; https://museum.msu.edu/MSU StatementMichigan 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: Oct 28, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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