Forestry Educator - Hybrid Online MS Instructor

MANNRS; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Department of Forestry seeks a full‑time, 12‑month, fixed‑term Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Instructor (M.S.) focused on teaching and advising within the Hybrid-Online M.S. in Forestry program.

The role emphasizes diverse teaching formats, including field settings and online instruction, with a start date in early spring 2027. The candidate will teach approximately seven courses yearly and advise Hybrid MS students.

Qualifications

• Evidence of outstanding teaching, training, and mentoring in forestry or closely related field.
• Strong commitment to student success and diverse learning formats.
• Experience with online and field-based teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach ~7 classes per year across online and in-person formats.
• Advise students in the Hybrid M.S. in Forestry program.
• Co-teach courses and contribute to curriculum development as needed.

Skills

Teaching in higher ed

Online/remote instruction

Curriculum development

Education

M.S. in forestry or related field

Ph.D. in forestry or related field

Job description

Michigan State University’s Department of Forestry seeks a full‑time, 12‑month, fixed‑term Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Instructor (M.S.) focused on teaching and advising within the Hybrid-Online M.S. in Forestry program.

The role emphasizes diverse teaching formats, including field settings and online instruction, with a start date in early spring 2027. The candidate will teach approximately seven courses yearly and advise Hybrid MS students.