Michigan State University - College of Engineering Multi Positions

Position Summary
The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-system faculty position within the Departments of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering as part of the 1855 Professorship Initiative in Inclusive Engineering.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Pedagogical research focused on infusion of inclusive engineering principles in general engineering and discipline-specific contexts
• Integration of social justice factors in a systems engineering approach to improving food security (domestically and globally), nutrition security, and food safety
• Equity of water accessibility, safety, and quality (and impacts on public health)
• Inclusive ergonomics and accessibility engineering
• Inclusive infrastructure design, planning, and analysis
• Empowering full participation of persons with disabilities in our society

Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in an engineering field or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025. Appointments will be made in the Departments of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, and/or Mechanical Engineering based on existing strengths and capabilities and the candidate’s preferences. Joint appointments with other departments are also possible.

The candidate is expected to establish a sustainable, externally-funded, and internationally visible research program; make significant scholarly contributions to their discipline; conduct community- engaged research; be an effective teacher and mentor of undergraduate and graduate students; engage in institutional and professional service; and contribute toward the university’s mission in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates are encouraged to describe the potential impacts of their scholarship and how their work might complement existing strengths at the College and university level, particularly as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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.

Successful candidates are expected to collaborate with and build on existing MSU activities focused on developing engineered systems (e.g., buildings, on-site energy generation and storage, water systems, transportation) and innovative devices to address multidisciplinary, global problems (e.g., climate change, energy, water/food security, public health and safety), with an emphasis on enabling and supporting full participation of minoritized, marginalized, and underrepresented communities.

For more information about the 1855 Professorships, visit: https://provost.msu.edu/priorities-and- initiatives/1855-professorships.

Required Application Materials
Interested individuals should apply for this position through http://careers.msu.edu and refer to posting# 1007872. The application must include the following materials:
1. A detailed CV
2. A cover letter summarizing your qualifications (up to five pages)
3. A teaching vision statement (up to five pages)
4. A research vision statement (up to five pages)
5. A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) vision statement (up to five pages), which should include:
o Your awareness and education in DEI
o Examples of your work in DEI
o Assessment and outcomes of your DEI work
o Demonstrated impact of your efforts
6. Names and contact information for at least three professional references

Review of applications will begin on December 31, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position can be emailed at faculty1855@egr.msu.edu