It would be great if this person could also contribute to the PhD and
MS programs in Industrial Heritage and Archaeology!
Please pass the word-
Tim Scarlett
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography or Anthropology
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University
seeks a temporary hire to teach courses in support of our General
Education mission (such as World Resources and Development, Human
Geography, and Developing Societies) and work within the Masters and
new Ph.D. program in environmental and energy policy. Research
interest in one or more of the following areas is desirable: water,
energy, sustainable development, and international environmental
policy. Special attention will be given to applicants who have
demonstrated skills in research methods, and the potential for
securing extramural support. The successful applicant will teach
graduate and undergraduate courses in his or her field of expertise
(geography or anthropology). This is a temporary one year position at
the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2010, possibly
renewable and/or converted to tenure track. 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
two Ph.D. degrees (Industrial Heritage and Archaeology and
Environmental and Energy Policy).
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 June 15, 2010 and continue
until the position is filled, pending budgetary authorization.
Materials may be sent to: Patrick Martin, Chair, Department of Social
Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive,
Houghton, MI 49931-1295; [log in to unmask]
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.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Educational Institution/Employer. Minority candidates and women
are encouraged to apply.
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