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 at the rank of Instructor and/or Assistant Professor 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.

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 -Curriculum, Instruction, or a relevant education field

Minimum Requirements

• To be appointed at the rank/title of Instructor, a Master’s degree in curriculum, instruction, or a relevant education field is required.
• To be appointed at the rank/title of Assistant Professor, a Doctorate degree in curriculum, instruction, or a relevant education field is required.
• Appropriate PK-12 teaching experience and relevant college-level teaching, specifically in elementary or secondary education.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice teacher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to working as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.  

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or other terminal qualifying 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

Review of Applications Begins On

06/19/2023

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

education.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.