Position Summary
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University invites applications for a part-time, 30% appointment, instructor position to teach one section of FW449/891-Wildlife Policy, for Spring 2026.
This is a 5-month, fixed term Instructor with a 100% teaching assignment. The position start date is anticipated to be January 1, 2026; the position end date is anticipated to be May 31, 2026.
The FW449/891-Wildlife Policy course typically has an anticipated enrollment of approximately 40 students, comprised of upper-level undergraduate students (mostly) and graduate students. FW449 is a curricular option for the 4 undergraduate majors offered by the FW Department. FW891 will require an additional project to be assigned, and completed by students. The course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays 10:20 AM - 11:40 PM.
The Department will pay $13,000 for the semester for teaching this class ($2,600 per month for Jan. - May).
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 -in a related field
Desired Degree
Doctorate -in a related field
Minimum Requirements
- An earned Master’s degree in related field
Desired Qualifications
- An earned Ph.D. degree in related field
- The successful candidate would ideally have training and professional experience in wildlife management, conservation and policy
- The successful candidate should be passionate about undergraduate teaching
Required Application Materials
Applicants should submit:
- CV or resume
- A cover letter describing their experience in teaching at the undergraduate level, briefly summarizing their training and experience in wildlife management, conservation and policy
- Please provide the names and contact information for 2 references
Special Instructions
The Department will pay $13,000 for the semester for teaching this class ($2,600 per month for Jan. - May). This part-time position is not benefits eligible. Review of applications will begin on 12/11/25 and continue until filled.
Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Mary Tate Bremigan, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA or bremigan@msu.edu.
Review of Applications Begins On
12/11/2025
Website
https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/
Department Statement
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is a vibrant community of scholars comprising 50 core faculty (tenure stream and fixed-term faculty, and academic specialists), 80 graduate and 240 undergraduate students, 20 postdoctoral research associates, and 7 core staff. Our Mission is to build local, national, and international capacities to conserve ecosystems that support fish, wildlife, and society through integrated programs in research, education and engagement. We are committed to the integrative nature of natural resources conservation and management, with our expertise ranging from disciplinary areas with a long-standing history in the domain of fisheries and wildlife to those emerging more recently.
Location: The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA. Michigan State University (MSU) is one of the top research universities in the world and home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs. MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, and scientists that provide regional, national, and international leadership in basic and applied research and excellence in teaching. In addition, consistent with its Land Grant origins, the MSU community pursues international engagement and provides strong extension programs that partner with diverse stakeholders to provide much needed research in the areas of food, energy, water and the environment. MSU enjoys a park‐like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is located in the city of East Lansing, adjacent to the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of 500,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The University is proactive about its obligations under the ADA, and provides individual accessibility plans to students and employees with disabilities. Michigan State University is also proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career families, both inside and outside the University, and respects all family forms. Information about MSU’s dual career support and other types of support for balancing work and personal lives at MSU can be found at http://worklife.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.
