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Michigan State University
Global Urban Studies Program
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The Global Urban Studies Program at Michigan State
University invites applications for up to three tenure track, academic-year
positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning
8-16-2009. To meet its education and research missions, the GUSP is seeking
faculty who bring particular approaches to the study of the political,
historical, spatial, cultural, and economic processes and issues in urban
areas across the US and the world. Any one or combination of the following
desired methodological areas are:
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I.
US Cities in Comparative Context: Comparative urban
analysis focusing on points of similarity or difference in the nature of
urban conditions, challenges, and historical and future trends. |
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II.
Qualitative/Ethnographic Methods: Research methodologies
encompassing traditional case studies as well as quantitative approaches
such as content analysis, meta-analysis, and q-sort techniques. |
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III.
Policy Focus: Comparative policy solutions to common urban
problems based on empirical evaluative and analytical assessment. |
A comparative urban agenda is highly desirable. The
GUSP is interested in enthusiastic and creative scholars capable of working
independently and collaboratively with other faculty members to conduct
research and to obtain external research funding.
The Global Urban Studies Program is an
interdisciplinary program in the College of Social Science supporting and
specializing in urban research and offering a PhD and Masters
specializations in combination with a disciplinary degree. The program
works with an advisory council of senior faculty from a variety of
disciplines and professions within the University including political
science, history, planning, anthropology, sociology, geography, and social
work to cultivate education and research on urban issues. Successful
applicants will join core faculty hired over the past two years in defining
a premier program widely recognized for fostering innovative approaches to
education and research on urban and global urban issues. These positions
will be tenure track in the disciplinary departments appropriate to
the credentials of successful candidates; faculty will meet the tenure and
promotion standards of their disciplinary department, with input from the
GUSP. More information on the GUSP can be obtained at
http://www.gusp.msu.edu or from the program Director, Laura A. Reese at
reesela@msu.edu or by calling 517.353.5942.
The PhD is required prior to appointment. Applications
from exceptional candidates who are very near degree completion will be
considered with verification of the candidate’s committee. Salary is
competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a
current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, no more than two sample
publications, a transcript, and the names and contact information for three
references. To apply, contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr.
Richard Hula, 304 S. Kedzie, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
48823. Email:
rhula@msu.edu Phone 517.355.6592 Review of applications will begin
October 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Michigan State
University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and strongly
encourages applications from women and persons of color.
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