Posted in Other 7 days ago.
Location: EAST LANSING, Michigan
Romance Languages - Instructor or Ast Professor
Position SummaryThe Department of Romance and Classical Studies seeks applications for a pool of qualified fixed-term Instructors/Assistant Professors to teach courses in Classics, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Rank is determined by highest degree with an MA degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an assistant professor position. All degrees must be confirmed by degree-granting institutions at the time of hire. The position can 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. Position is renewable and contingent upon funding and performance.
Position Summary:
Responsibilities include:
Teaching lower and/or upper division courses, based on qualifications, in one of the languages listed above
Holding office hours
Preparing course materials
Grading assignments
Following course policies and guidelines
Attending all workshops and meetings required for the class
Preparing syllabi
Attending departmental meetings, when applicable
Appointments are initially for one year or one semester, depending on scheduling needs, but may be renewed based on funding and performance.
Salary and rank are commensurate with experience. These are non-tenure track positions.
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 DegreeDoctorate
Minimum RequirementsPh.D. or equivalent in Classics, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, or related field.
Required Application Materialsa) a cover letter
b) current curriculum vitae
c) any other materials desired by the search committee
d) a summary of the candidate's experience with diversity in the classroom and/or in past or planned research endeavors, experience mentoring diverse students or community outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence
e) the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.
Review of applications will begin ASAP and will be on-going through 2026 based on needs of the department. Applicants must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu Posting Number 1002173. For more information, contact Chair of the Search Committee, Anne Violin-Wignet at violinwi@msu.edu.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
12/01/2024
Department StatementThe College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion.
MSU StatementMichigan 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.
Advertised: Nov 12, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 12, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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