Hello all,
Michigan Technological University has 4 tenure track faculty positions open, two in history, one in sociology, and one in geography. The formal announcements follow, but the department is looking for people that will support our efforts in a broad sense, including our graduate programs in Industrial Heritage and Archaeology (PhD, MS) and Environmental and Energy Policy (PhD, MS).
Thanks very much,
Tim Scarlett
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Assistant Professors of History
TWO TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS
European History (pre-1848); World History
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks two tenure-track faculty members in History:
· World History – specialization in a non-Western area (other than Europe and North America) and capable of teaching a survey course in World History.
· European History – specialization in European History before 1848 and capable of teaching survey courses in European history
The Department of Social Sciences offers undergraduate programs in anthropology, history, and social science. The department is also home to two M.S. programs (Industrial Archaeology and Environmental Policy) and two Ph.D. programs (Industrial Heritage & Archaeology and Environmental & Energy Policy). The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in his or her field and contribute to graduate teaching and research. Preferred areas of expertise for both positions include the early Industrial Revolution, history of technology, environmental history, social history of industry, or material-culture studies. The normal teaching load is two courses each semester. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2012; Ph.D. expected at time of appointment.
Michigan Tech, a research university with 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, values cross-disciplinary research. Located on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, its community offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities and a low cost of living that result in an excellent quality of life.
Applicants should send: 1) a letter of interest and/or other materials describing their teaching experience and research plans pertinent to contributing to an interdisciplinary social sciences department; 2) a vitae; and 3) contact information for three references. Review of the applications will begin on November 28, 2011. Please send materials to: Fredric L. Quivik, Chair of History Search, Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295. Electronic transmission of application materials to [log in to unmask] is encouraged.
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. In additional to the present search, a search to fill ten growth positions in "Transportation" and "Water" are under way and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the "How to Apply" guidelines at www.mtu.edu/sfhi. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educational Institution/Employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and is supportive of dual career partners.
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Assistant Professor of Sociology
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks to hire a sociologist with research interests in one or more of the following areas: social inequality (poverty, race, gender and class), labor and industry, environment and technology, political sociology, development, and international migration. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Social Inequality, Industry and Society, Social Psychology, and other courses within their specialty, and to work within our graduate programs. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated skills in research methods and the potential for securing extramural support. The normal teaching load is two courses a term. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2012; Ph.D. required.
The Department of Social Sciences (http://www.social.mtu.edu/) offers undergraduate programs in anthropology, history, and social science education and is home to two M.S. programs (Industrial Archaeology & Environmental Policy) and two Ph.D. degrees (Industrial Heritage and Archaeology & 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.
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Assistant Professor of Geography
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks to hire a specialist in human geography. Research interests in one or more of the following areas is are desirable: human dimensions of global change, sustainable/international development, energy, water resources, mining, hazards, nature/society. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated skills in research methods and GIS, and the potential for securing extramural support. The successful candidate should be able to teach courses such as Introduction to Human Geography, World Regional Geography, World Resources and Development, World Peoples and Environment, and other courses within their specialty, and to work within our graduate programs. The normal teaching load is two courses a term. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2012; Ph.D. required.
The Department of Social Sciences (http://www.social.mtu.edu/) is an interdisciplinary department that offers undergraduate programs in anthropology, history, and social science education and is home to two M.S. programs (Environmental Policy & Industrial Archaeology) and two Ph.D. degrees (Environmental and Energy Policy & Industrial Heritage and Archaeology).
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 the following information pertinent to contributing to an interdisciplinary social sciences department: (1) letter of interest describing their qualifications and experience; (2) research statement; (3) statement of teaching philosophy; (4) CV; and (5) contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Materials should be sent to: Barry Solomon, Chair of Geography Search, 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. In addition to the present search, searches to fill ten growth positions in “Transportation” and “Water” are under way and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the “How to Apply” guidelines at: www.mtu.edu/sfhi.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer and is supportive of dual career partners. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
Applicants should send the following information pertinent to contributing to an interdisciplinary social sciences department: (1) letter of interest describing their qualifications and experience; (2) research statement; (3) statement of teaching philosophy; (4) CV; and (5) contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Materials should be sent to: Barry Solomon, Chair of Sociology Search, 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. In addition to the present search, searches to fill ten growth positions in “Transportation” and “Water” are under way and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the “How to Apply” guidelines at www.mtu.edu/sfhi.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer and is supportive of dual career partners. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
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