Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Duties: responsibilities include teaching in the Intensive English Program (IEP), the English for Academic Purposes program (EAP), and/or special contract programs, attending organizational meetings and meetings related to skills coordination, and proctoring the Michigan State University English Language Test (MSUELT).

Instructors will also be evaluated by Skills Coordinators and/or Teaching Coordinators.

Rank will be determined by, and commensurate with, experience.

Review of applications begins on April 1, 2026

Position is planned for a recurring basis.

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

Minimum Requirements

• For hiring at the Instructor rank a Master's Degree is required.
• Masters degree in TESOL or closely related field preferred.  Those with a BA will require extensive English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching experience and experience working with constituents similar to those served by the ELC.
• Excellent English communicative skills
• Experience working with international students.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching outside of the U.S.
• Experience with ESL in Higher Education, credit and non-credit

Required Application Materials

1. a cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
3. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees (please fill out the initial application with these names and emails)

Special Instructions

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Website

https://elc.msu.edu/

Department Statement

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 1115387.

For more information, contact Patricia Walters, Chair of the Search Committee at watlter31@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

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.