Job Description:

Job no: 940835

Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade: 05

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science

Department: Criminal Justice 10038206

Sub Area: AP- Professionals

Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience

Location: In State

Categories: On-Call
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The university strives for inclusive excellence by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across its core missions.

The School of Criminal Justice at MSU is recruiting one exceptional individual to conduct interviews with community members in underserved neighborhoods in Lansing. This mentored position will be overseen by Drs. Carole Gibbs and Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy. The project involves conducting multiple interviews with young adults residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Lansing, Michigan to understand how they think and feel (the decision process) during violent incidents and how that is influenced by their neighborhood environment.

Primary responsibilities include completing intensive interview training on campus, conducting interviews in the Lansing community and maintaining strict confidentiality of participants and interview content, and participating in weekly team meetings to debrief interviews.

Desired Qualifications

Required Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Minimum Requirements

Required

• Previous experience with community engagement (e.g., volunteering, non-profit work, delivering community programs or activities, community-engaged research)


• Experiences engaging and establishing trust with diverse groups


• Commitment to positive social change


• Willingness to engage in intensive interview training and regular team meetings

Preferred

• Previous exposure to research or research methods


• Some college coursework

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 Application Materials

Applicants should submit 1) a resume; 2) a cover letter that describes how their experience matches with the required and preferred qualifications; and 3) two letters of recommendation. Applications will not be reviewed until all materials are submitted.

The start date will be June 1, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Carole Gibbs at gibbsca1@msu.edu.Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

cj.msu.edu

Advertised: Apr 9, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 31, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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