Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Professor

Position Summary

The EAD K-12 Unit is looking for individuals with an earned PhD or EdD who are interested in serving as an adjunct instructor for the unit. We are seeking a pool of candidates that would step into a teaching role on an as-needed basis for our MA, PhD and EdD programs.

Due to the vast array of responsibilities that exist for our faculty, there are times where additional instructors are needed.  The ideal candidate would be someone who is interested in gaining graduate level teaching experience in a variety of courses.  We are also seeking a candidate who is well versed in teaching adults. 

Responsibilities
The candidates hired for an adjunct position at MSU will be the instructor of record for one of our Masters, Ed.D or Ph.D level courses on an as needed basis.   The syllabus will be provided to the instructor for the course being taught. The adjunct will be entirely responsible for carrying out the syllabus that the faculty member developed for the course; teaching class sessions, grading assignments, maintaining the course website, maintaining ongoing communication with students, and determining and submitting students’ final grades. 

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

We are looking for someone with an earned doctorate who has considerable experience in school leadership, ideally having served as a school principal or district leader.  Applicants should also have strong written and spoken communication skills and be personable and reliable. 

Assistant Professor must have a PhD, Instructor rank must have a Master's Degree, and Assistant Instructor rank must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal applicant also has experience teaching in the higher education setting and teaching in an online format.

Required Application Materials

All applications should be submitted through the online system. You will need to submit a CV or resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications. Applications must be submitted by midnight on January 10, 2025 so if you’re interested, please apply ASAP. 

Special Instructions

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Julie Helber at helberj1@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

01/10/2025

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://education.msu.edu/ead/k12/

MSU Statement

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About Michigan State University

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