American Indian Studies Program at MSU

The American Indian Studies Program (AISP) at Michigan State University seeks to form an understanding of American Indian cultures and identities, the place of American Indian/Indigenous people in today’s world, and the changing demands of American Indian/Indigenous peoples in the pursuit of cross-cultural diversity.

News

Postdoctoral Fellowship:

Native American Crime, Victimization, and Justice Studies: Postdoctoral Fellowship

Application deadline: May 20, 2013

The National Institute of Justice seeks proposals for the funding of one or more postdoctoral Native American Studies Research Fellowships to applicants who show the greatest potential for future achievement as scholars and researchers, and who can demonstrate experience relevant to the unique demands of working with tribal communities, including experience working in Indian Country and Alaska Native villages. As the principal research agency within the Department, NIJ is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. The program offers scientists an opportunity to participate full-time on research addressing tribal crime, victimization, and justice issues relevant to the work of NIJ and public policy.

More information can be found here

Job Annoucement:

Michigan State University Museum is seeking a curator of history to provide leadership to history and related programs, including collection development, documentation, care, and access activities, and delivery of diverse educational products for university students, schools, and the general public. In particular, the position will ensure Museum history and other cultural collections are used effectively in engaging educational programs, with an emphasis on linking history, technology and science. 

Additional information can be found here:

https://jobs.msu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1367509074687

Job Annoucement:

Qualifed Mental Health Provider (QMHP) for American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc.

Start Date: Mid July 2013

A Qualified Mental Health Provider develops therapeutic relationships with families to assess the needs of children, youth and their families, create and facilitate treatment plans to improve and return to balance individual and family emotional and spiritual wellness.

Care will be provided under general supervison of the Behaviral Health Director and Clinic Supervisor in a clinic setting and possibliy in home when needed.

Additional information can be found here:

http://www.aihfs.org/employment/5-3-13_Qualified_Mental_Health_Provider04_13.pdf

The People’s Scientific Conference Health Disparities Research Fellow Mentoring Program, June 14-15 2013, in Gainesville FL.

The People’s Scientific Conference will launch a mentoring program to inspire the next generation of researchers, particularly minority researchers and lay-health community workers involved in research or work that has implications for promoting health and eliminating health disparities in minority and underserved populations.

AISP afflicated faculty member Dr. William Lovis has a new book that was just published titled The Geoarcheology of Lake Michigan Coastal Dunes.