Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Instructor - Fixed Term

Position Summary

 Positions may be for one or more semesters and will be filled per course/per semester on an as needed basis.  Renewal may be possible based on School needs, funding and performance. Class examples include hazardous material/chemical packaging, digital print technologies, RFID applications, returnable packaging systems, and other topics as needed. Courses may be in-person or online, as defined by the School. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the program has immediate need to fill a vacancy within two years, to begin as early as January 2, 2025.

Responsibilities include:

1) develop and teach courses in-person and/or online

2) hold in-person and/or online office hours

3) effectively use the MSU class management platform, D2L.

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

Masters -Packaging, Chemistry, Material Science

Desired Degree

Bachelors -Packaging

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree(Instructor level) /Bachelors degree minimum (Assistant Instructor level)

Experience teaching college level course content in a professional setting

Demonstrated expertise in the class topic that will be taught

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter, including explanation of packaging expertise and class(es) qualified to teach
• Resume or CV

Special Instructions

Review of application will begin December 13, 2024.  Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources web site http://careers.msu.edu

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

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

WWW.PACKAGING.MSU.EDU

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.