Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Physiology is seeking Assistant Instructors to assist faculty in undergraduate physiology and/or neuroscience courses for the Spring 2026 semester. Renewal may be possible based on department teaching needs, funding, and performance. The primary focus of this position is to assist faculty with courses within the undergraduate physiology and/or neuroscience program. The successful applicants' duties could include in-class instruction of students (laboratory or classroom), conducting recitations sessions, assisting faculty in student evaluations and assessments, meeting with students outside of class and/or contributing to curriculum development; the exact responsibilities will depend on the course assignment. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, possess strong organizational skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty. These Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term positions are funded for one semester only. The Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term position is a monthly payroll position at 50% (part-time). If offered this position, the candidate cannot work on two different payroll types at MSU such as working as a professional aide that is paid bi-weekly. The duties to be performed by this position requires regular in-person presence in East Lansing, MI and it is not remote-only compatible. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.   
 

Position is planned to recur every Spring 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

Bachelors -Physiology, Neuroscience, or related field

Desired Degree

Masters -Neuroscience

Minimum Requirements

Desired Qualifications

Required Application Materials

Special Instructions

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, complete the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities contact form here: https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/form/contact. Michigan State University is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff.   

Review of Applications Begins On

10/31/2025

Website

https://physiology.natsci.msu.edu/#:~:te

Department Statement

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