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The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system position at the  Assistant Professor  level with a starting date of August 16, 2020 or later. Candidates must have a PhD in mechanical engineering or closely related field at the time of appointment. The Department is looking for a highly motivated individual who can complement current strengths and expertise within the department. Candidates with interests and demonstrated background in any area of mechanical engineering research are encouraged to apply. Ongoing research within the Mechanical Engineering Department includes but is not limited to: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Biomechanics, Combustion, Control, Design, Dynamics, Energy, Fluid Dynamics, Machine Learning, Robotics, Solid Mechanics, Sustainability, and Thermal Transport, among others. Tenure-system faculty are expected to establish a vibrant, sustainable, and internationally visible research program; make significant scholarly contributions to their discipline; be an effective teacher and mentor of both undergraduate and graduate students; and engage in institutional and professional service as well as public outreach. The successful candidate will also be capable of teaching mechanical engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, an ability to work in a collaborative research environment and a commitment to promoting and embracing diversity. MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 470,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. Michigan State University is proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career partners, both inside and outside the University. Information about MSU's dual career support can be found at  http://miwin.msu.edu / . Information about WorkLife at MSU can be found at  https://worklife.msu.edu/

Position Title:   Assistant Professor in Integrative, Religious, and Intercultural Studies (IRIS) Summary: The Integrative, Religious, and Intercultural Studies Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for tenure-line faculty member (assistant professor) with ecialization in political ecology, science and technology studies, and/or ethical practice studies with a social justice, social innovation, or transformative approach to broadly serve the department’s growing graduate program in Social Innovation and its undergraduate programs in Integrative Studies (formerly Liberal Studies), Religious Studies, and Intercultural Competence. The expected start date is August 2020. This position is intended to complement existing strengths in a vibrant department that practices and understands interdisciplinary studies as drawing from multiple disciplinary locations, working across and for cultural communities, and engaging with varied methodological and theoretical frameworks. Work that connects experiences of individuals/groups within the United States to broader regional/global perspectives, including transnational, diasporic and comparative work, is particularly welcomed. Examples may include African and African American Studies, Indigenous and/or Native American Studies, LatinX Studies, Migration Studies, or the like.  

Job Summary LSA Advancement champions the liberal arts at the University of Michigan by creating access and opportunities for learning, engagement, and giving that will improve the world. The College seeks a Major Gift Officer serving the Southeast Regional market (North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama) who will manage, identify, cultivate and solicit individual donor prospects for the College.  S/he will develop and manage a portfolio of prospects and donors by securing major and planned gifts of $100,000 or more on behalf of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. S/he will report to the Executive Director, Eastern Region and work closely with the Assistant Dean of LSA Advancement, Dean of LSA, Department Chairs, faculty and University-wide development colleagues to achieve positive outcomes. Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:  Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.  Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth. Why Work at Michigan? This is an opportunity to work with one of the preeminent liberal arts colleges in the world, helping set the standard for fundraising in higher education 2:1 match on retirement savings Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays A workplace that espouses the values of Positive Organizational Scholarship, placing a premium on the way each staff member contributes to and enhances our culture Responsibilities* Represent the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in the Southeastern US Region. Emphasis on the management of existing donors, discovery visits and portfolio building is expected. Conduct 125-150 face to face visits with prospects and donors per year, and participate in 20-30 solicitations per year. Gather data, assess prospects, and develop strategies designed to realize the current and life-time giving potential of individual prospects. Ensure consistent and appropriate contact, facilitate or make solicitations, and ensure effective stewardship. Maintain accurate and current records and document activity in donor and alumni database, and share with Executive Director, Eastern Region and other colleagues as necessary for transparency. Identify, and formally qualify new major and planned gift prospects by developing and executing long-range and short-range strategies and plans to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects, producing a continuous stream of donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more to the College. Partner with the Executive Director, Eastern Region, LSA prospect research and data analytics team, and University Development colleagues, to develop, plan and execute successful fundraising strategies. Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic and other unit colleagues on campus, by demonstrating leadership in the development community. Build a knowledge base of LSA academic content that can be used to assist prospective donors in clarifying how they direct their philanthropy. Assist with volunteer structures in recruiting and sustaining a strong and diverse volunteer network to assist in prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation, as well as to provide expanded opportunities for key prospects to engage with the College and the University as a whole. Participate in College events as appropriate this includes, but is not limited to, campus-wide activities, on and off-campus donor activities, other College events.

Michigan Technological University has a number of open positions as part of a strategic hiring initiative and is seeking interdisciplinary faculty in the broad fields of ethics and computing. After recently launching nine new and exciting Tech Forward initiatives the University is seeking interdisciplinary faculty to assist with this vision. Our College of Computing and College of Engineering invite applications for five (5) assistant or associate professor positions in the broadly defined areas of computing education, computer engineering, computer science and electrical engineering. Priority areas of consideration include, but are not limited to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence/machine learning, cloud computing/internet of things, robotics/automation, robotics/healthcare, big data/data science, human interfaces, embedded systems, and education research related to computing fields. For additional information and details on how to apply, please see our Assistant or Associate Professor positions listing. As part of these initiatives, Michigan Tech is also bolstering its strength in interdisciplinary ethics research and educational programs. We solicit applications for a tenure-track position in ethics broadly construed. Candidates should have expertise in applied research areas such as health, climate, energy, environment, computing, social justice, media, communication, engineering, business, or other research areas. For additional information and details on how to apply, please see our Assistant or Associate Professor in Ethics position listing. Faculty hired through these initiatives may reside in any academic unit. In addition to the above strategic hires, our new initiatives will also serve to broaden the humanities department’s involvement across campus with opportunities to shape Michigan Tech’s technological, ethical, and political association across the globe. They are actively seeking applicants for a Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Composition .

The University of Michigan Department of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking passionate teaching faculty to join our community of committed, long-term teaching faculty. Teaching load typically consists of 2 courses per semester, with a mix of lower level and specialized upper level courses based on preference and expertise. Many of our teaching faculty are involved with research, service and play a prominent role in the department. It’s an exciting time in a growing department of over 80 faculty, including nearly 20 teaching faculty. 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine/Department of Medicine Faculty Position Geriatrics The Division of Geriatrics of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month faculty position in geriatric medicine. Applications for positions at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor will be considered and are available immediately. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience. The Division of Geriatrics is a new division within the medical school, jointly affiliated with both the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Department of Medicine. The faculty member will provide geriatric clinical services, participate in resident and student education, and engage in other scholarly activities. The successful candidate will also work to grow the clinical services of the division. Southwest Michigan, like most of the United States, is in need of additional geriatricians. Our community partners Bronson Methodist Hospital, Ascension Borgess Hospital, and Senior Care Partners are actively growing their geriatric services; the members of the Division will practice at these clinical sites. Applicants should be highly motivated to pursue a career in academic geriatrics and ideally have experience in teaching, clinical research, and research project development. Applicants must have a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics and be licensed in the State of Michigan or have the ability to aquire a Michigan license. As a new Division of Geriatrics in a newer medical school, WMed offers an exciting environment to pursue an academic career in geriatrics and help guide the course for growing the program. WMed has a large, state-of-the-art Simulation Center, extensive resources to support clinical research, and abundant opportunities for teaching students and residents, and developing research careers.

The Department of Neurology is actively growing multiple clinical and translational research programs. The Department remains highly active in both clinical and basic research with nationally recognized programs in Neuroimmunology, Inherited Peripheral Nerve Diseases, Neuroimaging, Epilepsy, and Neurocritical Care. Abundant opportunities exist for collaboration with basic science departments and renewed efforts by the University to create a Translational Neuroscience Institute.    We are currently recruiting for the following positions:  Movement Disorders (044079) Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis (044645) Neuromuscular (Non-tenured) (043632) Neuromuscular (Tenured) (044191) Parkinson Disease Endowed Chair Professorship (Tenured) (044069) Stroke/Vascular Neurology (044080)   

Job Title:  Assistant Professor of Production Economics and Farm Management Location : Dept. of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, Michigan State University Appointment:  9-month, tenure system Position Description:  This position will provide expertise and leadership in research and extension programing focused on production and farm management economics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded, nationally recognized research and extension program. Additional skills such as agricultural finance and optimization methods are welcome. The position will contribute to the research (50%), extension (35%), and teaching (15%) missions of our department. The successful applicant's research and extension program is expected to focus on one or more aspects of the agricultural value chain, and to aid producers and agribusinesses in Michigan and elsewhere. The individual filling this position will have the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams of research scientists, extension educators, and stakeholders using integrative approaches to solve important questions facing agriculture today. Scholarship and publication in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the individual's research focus is required. Teaching responsibilities will include one course and graduate advising.