Michigan State University

Position Title/Short Description

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The School of Human Resources & Labor Relations in the College of Social Science at Michigan State University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure system position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in labor and employment relations. This position is an academic-year (nine-month) appointment with a beginning date of August 16, 2017.

We are particularly interested in applicants with research and teaching interests in labor and employment relations broadly defined, labor economics, work and organizations and applied research methods. Instructional responsibilities include teaching in our signature Master of Human Resources & Labor Relations program, our doctoral program and at the undergraduate level.

We seek applicants with demonstrated records of research and scholarship excellence and demonstrated records (or strong potential for success) in obtaining external funding to support one's research agenda. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant field such as employment relations & human resources, or related disciplines such as economics, sociology or political science prior to the beginning date.

Special instructions to applicants:
Applicants should complete an application and provide a cover letter outlining one's research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae and writing samples. To view the posting and apply for the position go to https://jobs.msu.edu and search on the "Faculty/Academic Staff" tab. Then go to posting #3744
The review of applications will begin September 1st, 2016 but applications will continue to be considered until this position is filled.

If you have questions about the process for applying online you should contact Annette Bacon at bacona@msu.edu, or by calling her at 517-355-1801. If you have other inquiries about the position (not related to the process of applying online), you may contact the Search Committee Chair, Dale Belman, at drdale@msu.edu. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted using the University’s online application system, identified above.

The School of Human Resources & Labor Relations strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, ethnic minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. To find out more about the School, visit our website: www.hrlr.msu.edu