east lansing, MI30+ days ago
Complete applications must include 1) a cover letter (1-2 pages) summarizing research experience, interest in the requested field, and qualifications for the position, 2) a curriculum vitae that includes education, academic appointments, professional experience, funded grants & fellowships, publications, evidence of peer recognition (e.g., awards, honors, invited talks), service, and leadership roles, 3) a research statement (up to 3 pages) integrating past research experience and accomplishments with future research directions, 4) a statement detailing the applicant's past leadership experience and experience working with herbaria, and vision for the MSU herbarium with ideas for how it can be leveraged to support research, teaching, and service/outreach (2-3 pages), 5) a teaching statement (1-2 pages) describing past teaching and/or mentoring experience with a focus on currently used or planned strategies for effective teaching and mentoring , and 6) contact information for 3\u20135 referees. Applicants who meet the criteria for hiring at the Associate Professor or Professor level are expected to demonstrate a record of substantive and independent research in targeted areas, along with a plan to continue a productive research program at MSU.