Working/Functional Title
Director Center for Local Gov't Finance and Policy
Position Summary
Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) and the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a fixed-term, full-time, Assistant Professor who will serve as the Director of the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy.
The Director of the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy is located in the MSU Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and works in concert with MSU Extension leadership. This position oversees and manages outreach and research programs related to state and local government finance and policy.
Within the local government finance and policy program area, the Director provides leadership to staff and directly engages with state and local government officials in areas such as public budgeting and finance, infrastructure financing and regulation, intergovernmental cooperation, state and local taxation, and governmental organization and cooperation. The Director will provide leadership to staff in their roles and be responsible for producing applied research and engaging in extension curriculum development and extension programming. The Director is responsible for overseeing the Centers’ Extension programs and applied research in the areas of state and local public finance, the financing and policy implications.
The position requires the ability to engage in applied economic and policy analysis of key issues facing state and local governments, develop supporting materials, and publishing results in appropriate outlets. The Director works with colleagues in designing, coordinating, and presenting educational programs for appointed and elected Michigan local government officials. On-going established programs include training newly elected officials and board/committee chairs in budgeting and finance, as well as workshops for local officials on new federal and state programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong working partnerships with Michigan’s local government associations.
The Director also holds internal administrative responsibilities including center budget management and grants management, performance reviews, and seeking out external funding and grants. The Center Director also serves as a resource and key participant in the MSU Extension Government and Public Policy team.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Agricultural economics, economics, management, public administration, political science, law, or a related field
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, management, public administration, political science, law, or a related field, and three years or more of related professional experience.
Required Application Materials
www.afre.msu.edu.
Special Instructions
For consideration, submit your application online at http://careers.msu.edu . Upload the following required documents:
a) letter of interest that includes qualifications for the position and a statement highlighting how your experiences align with the position;
b) current curriculum vitae;
c) a description of how you will contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals; and
d) contact information for three professional references.
Screening of applicants will begin on August 16, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Department Statement
One of the leading departments in the United States, AFRE counts over 35 faculty, 60 graduate students, and approximately 400 undergraduate students. For more information on the department, see: www.afre.msu.edu.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
