The MTSU Dissertation Fellowship Program enhances institutional diversity in research, teaching, and service by recruiting underrepresented minority graduate students who are completing their dissertations. Hosted by a department in their discipline, fellows teach one course each semester in a subject related to their research and devote significant time to completing the dissertation. Successful candidates receive temporary faculty appointments (August 1 - July 31) and are eligible for benefits, including health insurance. These appointments are not on the tenure track. Salary is $30,000 plus support for research, professional travel, and other related expenses. Fellows must be eligible for employment.

Required Education
Must be at the writing stage of doctoral program in a field taught at MTSU .

Required Related Experience
Required License/Registration/Certification
Other Desirable
Candidates in disciplines in which minorities are traditionally underrepresented and who have a willingness to participate in MTSU's diversity initiatives will receive special consideration.

Salary and Benefits
MTSU provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as several other optional benefit plans
• Retirement savings programs, which include a choice of two plans as well as three deferred compensation savings plans
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Sick leave

Job Open Date 09/29/2017
Job Review Date for Optimal Consideration 02/16/2018
Is this position Grant Funded? No
Special Instructions to Applicants
For assistance in applying please contact Faculty Recruitment Specialist at 615-898-5128.

For position-specific questions, please contact Ms. Darlene Fults at Darlene.Fults@mtsu.edu.

Application Procedures: To apply for this open position, go to https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu and follow the instructions, attach the documents below, and submit your application online:

1. A cover letter

2. A vitae (showing experience/understanding of diversity issues in higher education)

3. A proposed plan, including a two-page abstract and proposed timeline for completion. Submit plan along with other required documents as Other Document.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for recommenders. Please note that one of your recommenders must be your dissertation adviser. Our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitations for letters of recommendation using the contact information provided.

Additional Information
Applicants should also provide the following:

1) Official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees sent from conferring institution either electronically to Darlene Fults at Darlene.Fults@mtsu.edu OR as hard copy to MTSU Dissertation Fellowship Program, Office of Academic Affairs, Cope Administration Building, Rm. 111, Murfreesboro, TN 37132

2) Verification of doctoral candidacy

Applications received by 2-16-18 will receive full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at www.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pre-Employment Information
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Job Category Faculty - Temp
Job Type Full Time
Academic Resources

Reference Letters

Reference Letters

Accept References Yes
Minimum Requests 3
Maximum Requests 5
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference 06/30/2018
Special Instructions to Reference Provider
Recommendation letters should be submitted via the uniquely assigned link and per the instructions included in the solicitation letter automatically generated when the recommendations are required. Generic letters stored on a third party site will not be accepted.

Letters should be addressed to:
MTSU Dissertation Fellowship Program
Office of Academic Affairs
Middle Tennessee State University

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a sexual offender or violent sexual offender as defined by T.C.A. 40-39-202?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • MTSU Jobs
   • State Office of Employment Services
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Friend/Employee
   • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 2

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