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MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing invites applications for up to five full-time fixed-term faculty roles in Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences. Positions include Assistant Instructor/Instructor and Assistant/Associate/Full Professor to teach undergraduate courses in physical geography, geospatial tools, and human geography.

Ideal candidates demonstrate teaching excellence or relevant work experience, and can deliver both in-person and online content.

Qualifications

• PhD required for senior ranks; Master’s or PhD depending on rank as specified.
• Experience teaching geography topics and creating undergraduate content.
• Ability to teach both in-person and online courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to eight geography courses per year across physical, geospatial, and human geography areas.
• Revise course content and coordinate with faculty on grading and assessments.
• Engage diverse student populations and provide undergraduate mentorship.
• Develop in-person and online teaching materials and activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Online course development

Education

Doctorate in Geography or related field

Tools

GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Remote sensing

Job description

Working/Functional Title

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Position Summary

The Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences has openings for up to 5 full-time Fixed-Term Assistant Instructor/Instructor, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor to teach up to eight courses per year. We are searching for candidates with expertise or experience in teaching physical geography, geospatial tools and technologies, and/or human geography.

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience related to the teaching assignment. Candidates must have the ability to teach at the undergraduate level and create in-person and online content for geography courses.

For the physical geography coursework, work will consist of a) teaching an introductory physical geography lab course, b) revising its contents – including both physical and geospatial/GIS assignments, c) engaging with students to answer questions and troubleshoot technical issues, d) working constructively with diverse student populations, e) assisting physical geography faculty in their courses, including grading, content proofing and development. For the geospatial coursework, work will consist of a) teaching online or in-person courses on introductory and intermediate topics in cartography and GIS, and b) teaching introductory topics in remote sensing. For the human geography coursework, work will consist of teaching online or in-person courses on subjects such as the regional geography of the U.S., introduction to human geography, or the interaction of people and the environment.

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 -Geography or related field

Minimum Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree for the ranks of Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term, or a Master’s degree for Instructor-Fixed Term, or a PhD for the ranks of Assistant, Associate or Full Professors-Fixed Term, from an accredited university in Geography or related field.

We are searching for candidates with expertise or experience teaching in: 1) physical geography – including the use of geospatial tools and technologies (for example, GIS and remote sensing) for physical geography work; 2) geospatial tools and technology; and/or 3) human geography. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience related to the teaching assignment (for example, content proofing and development, answering student questions, troubleshooting technical issues, grading, calculating final grades, and working with a diverse student population). Candidates must have the ability to teach at the undergraduate level and create in-person and online content for geography courses.

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

geo.msu.edu or onGEO.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.