Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term

Michigan State University; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University invites applications to teach Foundations of Agribusiness Management (AFRE 130) for IAT, covering record keeping, income tax management, finance, and operations. The course is offered in person at a hired location with an online version.

Positions exist at several off-campus IAT sites across Michigan. MSU conducts background checks and professional misconduct reviews as part of the employment process, with a pre-employment review for this position.

Qualifications

• Masters in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or related field.
• Teaching experience at college level preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple off-campus locations in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Teach AFRE 130 Foundations of Agribusiness Management for IAT.
• Coordinate with off-campus locations and online delivery for multiple sites.

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Position Summary

Teach Foundations of Agribusiness Management (AFRE 130) for IAT. Agribusiness management practices including record keeping, income tax management, finance, and operational and resource management.

This course is taught every spring semester of odd years, in person at location hired for and one online version.

There are positions available at several of our off-campus IAT locations.

Delta College in University Center, MI

Monroe Community College in Monroe, MI

Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, MI Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI

West Shore Community College in Scottville, MI Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac, MI

Bay College in Escanaba, MI

Montcalm Community College in Sidney, MI

St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, MI

Kirtland Community College in Grayling, MI

As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.

A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person’s employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate’s current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.

The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.

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

Masters -Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or related field

Minimum Requirements

Masters in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or related field

Required Application Materials

CV or Resume

Review of Applications Begins On

11/16/2026

Website

iat.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.