Hybrid Forestry Instructor & Advisor

AACTE Connect360; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Department of Forestry announces a fulltime, 12-month fixed-term Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Instructor (M.S.) to teach in the Hybrid-Online M.S. in Forestry program, with a 90% teaching load and 10% service.

Start date is early spring 2027, with a one-year appointment and potential renewals based on funding and needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching in online and field formats, contribute to course development, and serve as the

Qualifications

• Earned M.S. (Instructor) or Ph.D. (Assistant Professor) in forestry or closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of outstanding teaching, training, and mentoring.
• Strong commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Hybrid-Online MS in Forestry program (e.g., FOR 101, FOR 812, FOR 818, FOR 898, FOR 810).
• Serve as primary advisor for Hybrid M.S. students.
• Develop and deliver online and field-based courses and instructional materials.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Field-based teaching

Course development

Forestry experience

Professional certification

Education

M.S. in forestry

Ph.D. in forestry

Job description

Michigan State University’s Department of Forestry announces a fulltime, 12-month fixed-term Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Instructor (M.S.) to teach in the Hybrid-Online M.S. in Forestry program, with a 90% teaching load and 10% service.

Start date is early spring 2027, with a one-year appointment and potential renewals based on funding and needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching in online and field formats, contribute to course development, and serve as the