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Position Summary

The Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) unit in Michigan State University’s Department of Educational Administration seeks a full-time, 9-month, fixed-term Assistant Professor to join a dynamic group of faculty and students. The HALE unit offers three graduate programs and one certificate program (Student Affairs Administration Master’s [SAA MA], online HALE Master’s, HALE PhD, and Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education). HALE is recognized nationally and internationally for its high-quality graduate programs and scholarly contributions to higher and adult education and student affairs.

HALE seeks a colleague who takes a social justice approach to understanding teaching and learning in postsecondary education and/or college student development and student affairs. Priority will be given to candidates who are also able to teach courses addressing one or more of the following topics:

· Diversity, equity, and inclusion in postsecondary education.

· College student access and success.

· Technology in postsecondary education.

· Community colleges.

The fixed-term Assistant Professor will teach in HALE’s graduate programs, contribute service to support the HALE unit, and contribute to their field of study through scholarly and research activities. The appointment time allocation is 75% teaching (3 courses in the fall semester, and 3 courses in the spring semester), 12.5% service, and 12.5% research.

The initial appointment is for one academic year, August 2022 – May 2023, with the potential for renewal as a multi-year contract, contingent upon performance and funding. While this is not a tenure-accruing position, Michigan State University offers career progression for fixed-term faculty members.

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 -Higher education, student affairs, or related field. 

Minimum Requirements

· An earned doctorate in higher education, student affairs, or related field.

· Experience working in diverse groups.

· Experience teaching in postsecondary education.

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in postsecondary education.

· Willingness to teach in both face-to-face and online modalities.

Desired Qualifications

· Experience teaching graduate courses in higher or adult education and/or student affairs administration.

· Experience with online instruction.

· Participation in regional or national higher education, student affairs, or related professional associations.

Required Application Materials

· CV (Curriculum Vitae)

· Cover letter

· Names and contact information for 3 professional references

· Statement of instructional philosophy and accomplishments

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Posting open until filled.  

Review of Applications Begins On

01/27/2022

Website

https://education.msu.edu/ead/hale/

Department Statement

Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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.

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