Assistant Professor Tenure System in Psychology

Overview

 

 

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 Ecological-Community Psychology program within Michigan State University’s Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit a faculty member with expertise in community engaged, participatory methods to address health disparities. We are seeking scholars who conduct translational research in partnership with communities to address health disparities and reduce inequalities. The ideal candidate will have established a strong program of visible research, a history of (or clear potential for) external funding, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in a) diversity, equity, and inclusion, and b) undergraduate and graduate teaching. For this position, an ideal candidate’s substantive focus can address any type of health disparity/population but should reflect a strong methodological tradition of community-engaged translational research.

 

The candidate recruited for this position would join an active, intellectually diverse, and productive Department of Psychology and be expected to affiliate with one or more of the department’s six PhD training focal areas (Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Science, Cognition and Cognitive Science, Ecological/Community Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Social Personality), based upon expertise and interest. For more information about the department, visit: www.psychology.msu.edu.

 

This position is supported by the MSU Provost’s 1855 Professorships initiative that is aligned with the university’s strategic plan and seeks to “…elevate the academic quality and reputation at MSU.” The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to the multidisciplinary “Science for Community Impact” cluster of researchers who conduct translational science with marginalized communities using community-engaged, equity focused partnerships. For more information about the 1855 Professorships, visit: https://provost.msu.edu/priorities-and-initiatives/1855-professorships. For more information about MSU’s strategic plan, visit: https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/executive-summary.