Michigan State University

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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 School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University seeks applicants for the John Richard Butler II Endowed Professorship. The rank for this position is at the Associate or Full Professor level. This position is an academic-year (nine-month) appointment in the tenure system with a beginning date of August 16, 2023.

We are seeking senior candidates whose primary interests and expertise focus on the evolution and future of work and how the human experience at work is being transformed. The workplace is being shaped by multiple actors and forces. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, workers are demanding more flexibility from employers and a new social contract that provides them with more control over their work. Greater workforce diversity is forcing employers to adjust their employment practices in ways that emphasize equity and inclusion. In addition, work is being designed in new ways, new technologies are enhancing some occupations while degrading others, new forms of employee voice are emerging, and skill demands are changing.

This position presents an opportunity for someone who would like to join and lead a newly formed interdisciplinary consortium of MSU faculty across the social sciences, engineering, media and information, education, and management departments working together to elevate research on work across Michigan State University.

Essential qualifications. An outstanding record of research and scholarship excellence on one or more of the above broadly defined issues related to work. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in employment relations, human resource management, organizational behavior, sociology, economics, I/O psychology, information systems, or a related discipline. Ability and interest in fulfilling instructional responsibilities include teaching in our signature Master of Human Resources & Labor Relations program, our doctoral program and at the undergraduate level. Ability and commitment to contribute to the School’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Preferred qualifications. Success in obtaining external funding to support one's research agenda is an advantage.

Special instructions to applicants:

Applicants should complete an application and provide a cover letter outlining one's research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, two writing samples of most recent work, a statement on contributions to diversity, and the names of three references. To view the posting and apply for the position go to https://careers.msu.edu and search on the "Faculty/Academic Staff" tab. Then go to posting #796754.

The review of applications will begin on October 3, 2022, but applications will continue to be considered until this position is filled. Further inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Chenwei Liao, School of Human Resources & Labor Relations, Michigan State University, 368 Farm Lane, 429 SKH, East Lansing, 48824. Email: cliao@msu.edu

To find out more about the School, visit our website: www.hrlr.msu.edu. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

MSU is pro-active in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career couples, both inside and outside the University. Information about MSU’s dual career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/ Located in East Lansing, MI, MSU has easy access to the state capital, Lake Michigan, great school districts, and two large metropolitan areas (Grand Rapids, Detroit).

The College of Social Science and the School of Human Resources & Labor Relations strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, ethnic minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.