Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University is seeking outstanding candidates for anticipated fixed-term (non-tenure stream) faculty positions in the elementary and secondary teacher preparation programs. These positions will be on a part-time to full-time basis (one-year appointment, with possibility of renewal). Primary responsibilities will be at the East Lansing campus, but may include occasional travel to off-campus sites in Chicago, Detroit, or Grand Rapids.
Responsibilities will include some combination of the following: teaching undergraduate or masters level courses related to elementary or secondary education in at least one area (e.g., mathematics, social studies, literacy, English, art, social foundations of education, science, world languages, TESOL, global education, reading specialist); working with teaching interns and their collaborating teachers during a year-long internship required for initial teacher certification; serving as Licensure Area Leader for the elementary or secondary programs; and, contributing to program re-certification, assessment, and accreditation.
Position rank will be at the level of Instructor or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications. Appointment will be for one-year beginning fall 2021, with possibility for reappointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should apply via the MSU job application website at
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 -PK-12 Teaching
Minimum Requirements
Instructor- Must have master's degree or have been employed as an instructor or equivalent elsewhere. Assistant Professor-PhD
Desired Qualifications
A doctorate degree in a relevant field. Appropriate PK-12 teaching experience and relevant college-level teaching, specifically in elementary or secondary education; experience working with teaching interns and PK-12 district partners and community organizations; experience guiding masters and doctoral students in curriculum and instruction in elementary and secondary teacher education
Required Application Materials
Curriculum Vita and Cover Letter
Together-we-will Statement
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Special Instructions
N/A
Review of Applications Begins On
02/21/2022
Website
www.educ.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.