Michigan State University Hiring for Assistant Professor Fixed-Term at East Lansg, MI Full Time

Position Summary:
The Center for Integrative Studies (CIS) in the College of Social Science at Michigan State
University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Assistant Professor position. This 9-month position will begin on August 16,
2024, and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance. This is a teaching professor position (90% teaching and 10% outreach/service
appointment) focused on delivering excellence in Integrative Studies in Social Science (ISS) courses. This individual will play a critical
role in the advancement of undergraduate learning and student success initiatives in the center. The successful candidate will possess the
qualifications and skills necessary to teach an array of large 200- and 300-level undergraduate courses, on campus in East Lansing, MI.

Duties include teaching three courses (with up to two preparations) per semester with the opportunity to teach online during the summer
for overload pay. The successful candidate must deliver excellence in the classroom, effectively work with students from diverse
social/economic/cultural backgrounds and demonstrate a willingness to develop interdisciplinary courses that foster student success and
inspire engaged learning. Salary and terms are negotiable based on experience. MSU provides opportunities and resources to support faculty
advancement and instructional development.

Required Degree:
Doctorate – Social Sciences or related field

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate degree, by the day of hire.
• Qualifications and skills necessary to teach an array of
  large 200- and 300-level undergraduate courses, mixed (hybrid) courses, and fully online courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to
  teaching excellence.

Desired Qualifications

• Innovative and thoughtful approach to developing and teaching
  interdisciplinary courses that foster student success and inspire engaged learning.
• Ability to effectively work with students from
  diverse social/economic/cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of MSU student success initiatives is a plus.

Required Application Materials:
Electronic submission is required. Materials should be uploaded to careers.msu.edu at
the time of application. Please include:

• cover letter
• current curriculum vitae
• 1-2 page teaching philosophy
  statement that includes your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to leadership in teaching and service
  • This statement should include an explanation of past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how you 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/
• the names and
  email addresses of 3 potential referees
• optional – a sample syllabus and one sample assignment or learning activity appropriate to
  a general education audience

Special Instructions:
Review of candidates will begin on 05/06/24 and
continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Seven
Mattes at [email protected].