Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Applied Engineering Sciences program in the College of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, student-centered Teaching Specialist to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level.  This position is a full-time, fixed term, academic year (9-month) appointment with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. 

Applied Engineering Sciences is a multidisciplinary broad engineering degree housed in the College of Engineering with a business complement of courses.  Candidates are expected to have the capacity to teach in AES and other introductory courses across the College of Engineering.  Additional details about the MSU Teaching Specialist position may be found at https://hr.msu.edu/policies-procedures/faculty-academic-staff/academic-specialist-handbook/index.html.    

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and a strong academic or industrial background in engineering analysis, computation, design, and data analytics with experience in structured programming and data visualization (such as MATLAB, Python, Tableau, or Power BI).  Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in engineering globalization, systems analysis, and sustainable system management.    

This is a fixed-term specialist position with an initial appointment of three years from the employee’s start date. The position is renewable contingent upon continued funding, satisfactory performance, and mutual agreement.  While this position is offered on a fixed-term basis, we are actively seeking individuals who aspire to establish a lasting career in teaching and academic service at our institution.

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

Masters -Engineering discipline or related field

Desired Degree

Doctorate -Engineering discipline or related field

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree conferred by the position start date.
• Significant industrial or educational experience in engineering or a doctoral degree in engineering or engineering education with experience in engineering analysis, design, computation, and data analytics.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Independence and self-motivation.

Required Application Materials

Required Application Materials:

• Detailed resume/CV
• Cover letter summarizing candidate’s qualifications
• A vision statement for teaching and learning
• A description of activities you have conducted and their impact on students that demonstrates a commitment to MSU’s Mission and Values that support our land-grant identity (https://strategicplan.msu.edu/mission)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Special Instructions

For more information, visit https://engineering.msu.edu/academics/majors-degrees/applied-engineering-sciences-bs

Applications received before April 30, 2026, will receive full consideration.  Applications will be reviewed continually until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/30/2026

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/departments/aes

Department Statement

Applied Engineering Sciences (AES) is a multidisciplinary program uniting the strengths of engineering with business acuity.  This includes core subjects required by the College of Engineering with extensive foundational coursework in five engineering disciplines plus additional experiences in STEM.  In addition, each AES student takes essential subjects in Business.  The major is flexible and versatile with six concentrations resulting in the major being at most 68% STEM or at most 28% business.  The curriculum is complemented by the student choice of concentration to drill down in an area of interest.  Graduates are in demand by companies in a vast range of fields from data analytics to manufacturing to consulting.

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.