Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (T/TT), MizzouForward, Social Sciences at the University of Missouri

The University of Missouri (MU) seeks applications and nominations for outstanding faculty candidates with a focus in 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.

As a comprehensive residential campus, MU takes pride in a rich interdisciplinary network of researchers. Examples of existing multi-disciplinary resources, centers and institutes are the Missouri Center for Addiction Research and Engagement, the Missouri Prevention Science Institute, the Family & Relationship Research Network, Center for Family Policy and Research, as well as the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.

Minimum Qualification

• An earned terminal degree in a related discipline

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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