Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (T/TT) - Social Sciences
University of Missouri
Application
Details
Posted: 20-Sep-24
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
College/University
Required Education:
Masters
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (T/TT) - Social Sciences
University of Missouri
MizzouForward
Job ID 53087
The University of Missouri (MU) seeks applications and nominations for outstanding faculty candidates with a focus on Social Sciences. This recruitment is part of MizzouForward, the most important strategic investment in research excellence and student success in the history of the university. This initiative will leverage existing institutional strengths and address national health, scientific, and scholarly priority areas through innovation and collaboration. Successful candidates will have outstanding, competitive, externally funded research programs in any area of the Social Sciences. Positions are available in all units across campus and joint appointments between multiple departments are possible.
Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors
Track record of external research funding, particularly from federal agencies
Research portfolio and accomplishments (e.g., publication record, number of citations)
National awards and honors, membership with national academies
Interdisciplinary orientation of their work
Application
Applications will be accepted until October 20, 2024. Candidates across all academic ranks will be considered. Specific academic home(s) of candidates will be determined throughout the hiring process.
Please direct questions about your application, the hiring process, or the MizzouForward initiative to (mizzouforward@missouri.edu).
To apply, upload your CV and a letter of application, which describes your current research agenda, accomplishments, and future research goals. A total of five references will be requested during the final phase of the interview process.
Current MU faculty members on a tenure track or with tenure do not qualify to apply for this opening.
Handling of Application Materials
After initial review by the committee, all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments, materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on the University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
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