Careers @ MSU

Position Summary

The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University is hiring a Fixed Term Professor to co-teach with Professor d’Ann de Simone on music, art, and culture in Bregenz, Austria, a summer education abroad program taking place in the month of June 25–August 7. The position will begin May 16, 2024 and will be a recurring summer position.

The qualified applicant will possess a DM or other relevant terminal degree. The candidate must be familiar navigating in these cities and be comfortable with living and working abroad. The ideal candidate will have had their own experience studying abroad.

The candidate will:

• Teach IAH 241A: Music in Western Europe and the United States since 1500.
• Plan and arrange tickets for opera on Floating stage, Bregenz Festspiel.
• Plan and arrange for tickets for in door opera at Bregenz Festspiel.
• Identify music event in either Munich or Vienna and arrange for tickets.
• Arrange for private tour for group of floating stage, Bregenz.
• Coordinate group activities with Director for MSU trips to Vienna and Munich.
• Work with Director and Coordinator in Bregenz to arrange all group and class activities.
• Coordinate program budget with Director.
• Follow MSU Code of Responsibility.
• Coordinate with Director on a daily basis to deal with unanticipated events and student issues.

Position is planned to recur every Summer Semester

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 -DM or equivalent terminal degree

Minimum Requirements

DM, or equivalent terminal degree and experience.

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit:

1. a cover letter.
2. current curriculum vitae.
3. 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/ .
4. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin in March 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 935917.

For more information, contact d'Ann de Simone, Chair of the Search Committee at desimone@msu.edu

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

Review of Applications Begins On

03/20/2024

Website

art.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. We particularly welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQI individuals, and others who are traditionally underrepresented in the academy.

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.