The pre-doctoral fellow program allows MSU to employ persons who help support the university mission and values with respect to diversity as adjunct or probationary track faculty in the academic and student affairs divisions of the University. The following guidelines are to be used in the selection and appointment of pre-doctoral fellows:
Minnesota State University, Mankato is pleased to announce the availability of an up to two-year pre-doctoral fellowship appointment. The purpose of the Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program is to develop emerging scholars with emphasis on promoting diversity on the MSU campus. The selected scholar will serve full-time in collaboration with a department mentor/s. Opportunities for the pre-doctoral program exist in the:
Departments in the College of Education include Counseling (school, community, marriage and family) and College Student Personnel; Educational Studies: Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education; Educational Studies: K-12 and Secondary Education; Educational Studies: Special Populations; Education Educational Policy and Leadership Studies (Educational Administration and Experiential Education); and Psychological and Quantitative Foundations (Educational Measurement and Statistics, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Educational Psychology). For more information about academic program and faculty/staff research interests, applicants are encouraged to contact the dean of the college.
Eligibility: Candidates who are U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents, members of underrepresented group are highly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to applicants receiving Master's degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato. The pre-doctoral fellowship allows funding for two consecutive years. The fellowship can be renewed upon reapplication for a second year.
Salary: Salary for the academic year is limited to instructor rank, allowing up to five years of experience for salary adjustment. Funding for summer appointments may be possible. Fringe benefits accompany this fixed-term position.
University and Community: Minnesota State University, Mankato is nationally recognized in a wide range of academic programs. The University serves approximately 14,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The Star City of Mankato is the home of Minnesota State University, Mankato. The community has a diverse population with over 26 languages spoken by its K-12 student population. The City of Mankato has in its strategic plan increasing diversity among its employees and programs.
Application process: Applicants should submit the following materials to the department chair in which they are seeking a pre-doctoral fellowship. A copy of the application materials should be sent to the Dean for Institutional Diversity and Special Assistant to the President for Multicultural Relations; Minnesota State University, Mankato; 265 Morris Hall; Mankato, MN 56001:
Review of applications will begin on December 1, of each year and screenings will continue until the successful candidate is hired.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. It is expected that the successful candidate shares in this commitment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-389-2986 (V) or 800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternate format upon request.
Minnesota State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
