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 Economics is seeking a candidate internal to Michigan State University to serve as the Chairperson of the Department of Economics. The applicant selected will be responsible for educational, research, service programs, budgeting matters, physical facilities, fundraising, and personnel matters in the Department of Economics, following the procedures outlined in the Bylaws of the Department of Economics. Compensation is at an annualized rate (11/9 of academic-year salary). A term appointment of three to five years is expected. The position entails a significant teaching load reduction. The Department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. The search will continue until the position is filled.
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 -Economics or a related discipline
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline with a strong background in economic research, teaching, and service. Candidate must be a tenured faculty member (Associate or Full Professor) with a significant publication record in scholarly journals and have extensive teaching and service experience.
- Applicants must have leadership experience as evidenced by a track record of administration and/or service to departmental, college, and/or university committees or organizations.
- Applicants must have experience working with diverse groups of people.
Desired Qualifications
- Candidates with a track record of collaboration with stakeholders (faculty, staff, students, administrators, and the community) and experience working with diverse groups of people are preferred.
Required Application Materials
All applicants must apply online. Please go to http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ to apply.
Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae with a letter describing their administrative philosophy and vision, qualifications and interest in the position, research background and scholarship, a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity/inclusion will advance MSUs commitment to inclusive excellence, and contact information for four references.
Website
https://econ.msu.edu/
Department Statement
The mission of the Department of Economics at Michigan State University consists of three interrelated components: providing the highest quality instruction to our undergraduate and graduate students, conducting leading-edge research in economics, and providing leadership and service to our professional communities. As a unit in a major land-grant university, we are committed to excelling in all three components of our mission.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI, with easy access to the state capital, Lake Michigan, and award-winning school districts. MSU is also proactive 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 http://miwin.msu.edu/.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through diversity. To learn more about the department, our faculty, and our Ph.D. and undergraduate programs, please visit our website at http://econ.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.
