Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a practicing artist whose work is recognized for engaging environmental and climate justice issues in local, national and/or global contexts. This position is an 1855 professorship, an MSU initiative to attract candidates with a prominent or ascending profile in their respective fields. The candidate's work should aim to drive discussions around art and environmental/climate justice, as demonstrated through their record of artistic exhibitions and public engagement. The ideal candidate’s creative practices would have relevance to the diverse ecologies and issues of sustainability faced across the Great Lakes region. The candidate must possess an MFA or PhD/terminal degree in a related field and be capable of teaching climate/environmental issues through arts practice as part of an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes humanistic, collaborative, and community-oriented practices and scholarship.

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 -Humanities

Minimum Requirements

Terminal degree or MFA.

Desired Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree.

Required Application Materials

CV and cover letter.  Teaching statement.

Special Instructions

https://careers.msu.edu.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

RCAH.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.