Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term - CISAH

Position Summary

The Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts & Humanities (CISAH) at Michigan State University seeks to fill three one-year, fixed-term teaching positions with the possibility of renewal at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. CISAH faculty are responsible for designing and delivering innovative courses in MSU’s Integrative Arts and Humanities (IAH) curriculum, which is required of all undergraduate students and aims to demonstrate the essential role that the arts and humanities play in the lives of all students, regardless of major.

These positions will be academic year (nine month) positions beginning August 16, 2024, teaching three 4-credit general education courses per semester in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Duties: 

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate general education courses on contemporary topics in the arts and humanities offered by the Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts & Humanities. We are especially interested in teaching expertise in:  

1. Areas that enhance global learning in IAH, including Latin America, Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands, Middle East/West Asia/North Africa 
2. Specializations focused on the arts, culture, or history of minoritized communities in the US, including ethnic and religious communities, LGBTQ+ communities, disability communities 

3. Interdisciplinary intersections of the arts and humanities with fields such as technology, health, the environment, or other topics that bridge a wide variety of disciplines 

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

Minimum Requirements

• MA in a humanities, arts, or related field 
• Two years of experience in college-level teaching in the arts or humanities 
• Masters degree for Instructor rank; PhD for Ast Prof rank

Desired Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in a humanities, arts, or related field
• Online and/or hybrid course design and teaching experience 

Required Application Materials

1. cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
3. A sample syllabus and one sample assignment or learning activity appropriate to a general education audience 
4. A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU’s DEI efforts, see https://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, see https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/ 
5. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin April 12, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 934463.

For more information, contact Dr. Garth Sabo, Chair of the Search Committee at sabogart@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/12/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://cisah.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. 

The Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities favors candidates who can contribute to our curricular mission to invite all students into lifelong engagement with the arts and humanities in order to interact with the wider world in creative, critical, and socially responsible ways. Our classes aim to integrate with the broad array of students’ lived experiences to promote multiple interdisciplinary perspectives and intercultural understanding. We welcome and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to join our faculty community.

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.