Assistant Professor-FixedTerm
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- East Lansing
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- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: History 10038404
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Position Summary
The Department of History at Michigan State University invites applications for a pool of qualified fixed-term Assistant Professors to teach one or more undergraduate or graduate-level courses. These positions could be part-time or full time, and vary by semester, depending on the needs of the Department. It is possible that no positions are needed in some semesters. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the Department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy as needed within two years and positions would begin as early as January 1, 2022. This is an annual appointment (AN) for the fall OR spring semester teaching when courses become available.
Candidates must be qualified to teach in at least ONE of the following fields:
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, disability or protected veteran status.
Required DegreeDoctorate -US, Latin American, Asian or European
Minimum RequirementsA Ph.D. or equivalent degree required by date of hire. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience in one of the following fields: US History, Latin American History, Asian History and European History. .
Desired QualificationsA Ph.D or equivalent degree is desired.
Required Application MaterialsCV
Cover Letter
Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special InstructionsApplicants should submit a cover letter that includes the areas of teaching interest and resume/cv.
Review of applications will begin when course becomes available and will continue until positions are filled.
Applications will be reviewed as needed.
We encourage applicants of this position to also apply to 739350.
Websitehistory.msu.edu
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Advertised: Oct 7, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 7, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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