Working/Functional Title
Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of Management at Michigan State University seeks an experienced Instructor/Assistant Professor to teach an online master’s managing diversity course beginning mid-July 2025.
The “Managing Diversity in the Workplace” course (MGT 814) explores the dynamic landscape of workplace diversity and focuses on how people’s identities and experiences affect team dynamics and organizational success. This course gives students an understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in managing a diverse workforce. The course covers key topics related to creating and maintaining fair and inclusive workplaces, including recruitment and selection, training and development, the legal environment, human resource policies, and employee engagement. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, students develop crucial competencies and skills needed to effectively collaborate with and lead people from varied backgrounds and perspectives. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to contribute to building and maintaining workplaces where individuals from all backgrounds, including distinct cultures, can thrive and succeed.
This course runs for five weeks and is offered every other semester. Instruction is 100 percent online—both asynchronous and synchronous. Each week of the course includes recorded videos and live lectures/discussions. The instructor is expected to develop the course website and instructional materials (including videos). Support will be provided for course development. All work can be done remotely within the U.S.
This course is part of the Master of Science in Management, Strategy, and Leadership (MSL) program at Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business. US News and World Report ranks this program among the top 10 online master’s in business programs. For further information about the MS MSL program, visit: https://broad.msu.edu/masters/management-strategy-and-leadership/
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 -Human Resource Management
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in teaching similar courses and have a graduate degree in a field relevant to management.
The Instructor rank requires a master’s degree.
The Assistant Professor rank requires a doctoral degree.
Required Application Materials
To be considered, applicants must provide:
- a cover letter describing their qualifications and experience with related courses and online instruction,
- a curriculum vitae,
- the applicant’s syllabi for courses related to “Managing Diversity in the Workplace” taught previously,
- a recent sample of teaching evaluations, and
- three references.
Review of Applications Begins On
04/30/2025
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
https://broad.msu.edu/management/
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.
