Instructor/Assistant Professor for Online Managing Diversity Course

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an experienced online instructor for the 'Managing Diversity in the Workplace' course, starting mid-July 2025. The course focuses on workplace diversity and how identities affect team dynamics. Candidates need a relevant graduate degree with teaching success. Responsibilities include developing course materials and engaging students in both asynchronous and synchronous online formats.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in teaching similar online courses.
• Graduate degree in a field relevant to management required.

Responsibilities

• Teach the online master’s course 'Managing Diversity in the Workplace'.
• Develop course website and instructional materials, including videos.
• Engage students through interactive discussions and practical exercises.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of workplace diversity

Course development

Education

Master’s degree in management or related field

Doctoral degree for Assistant Professor rank

Job description

The Department of Management at Michigan State University seeks an experienced instructor to teach an online master’s course on managing diversity beginning mid-July 2025. The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in teaching similar courses and have a graduate degree in a field relevant to management. The Instructor rank requires a master’s degree. The Assistant Professor rank requires a doctoral degree.

The “Managing Diversity in the Workplace” course (MGT 814) explores the dynamic landscape of workplace diversity and focuses on how people’s identities and experiences affect team dynamics and organizational success. This course gives students an understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in managing a diverse workforce. The course covers key topics related to creating and maintaining fair and inclusive workplaces, including recruitment and selection, training and development, the legal environment, human resource policies, and employee engagement. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, students develop crucial competencies and skills needed to effectively collaborate with and lead people from varied backgrounds and perspectives. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to contribute to building and maintaining workplaces where individuals from all backgrounds, including distinct cultures, can thrive and succeed.

This course runs for five weeks and is offered every other semester. Instruction is 100 percent online—both asynchronous and synchronous. Each week of the course includes recorded videos and live lectures/discussions. The instructor is expected to develop the course website and instructional materials (including videos). Support will be provided for course development. All work can be done remotely within the U.S.

This course is part of the Master of Science in Management, Strategy, and Leadership (MSL) program at Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business. US News and World Report ranks this program among the top 10 online master’s in business programs. For further information about the MS MSL program, visit: https://broad.msu.edu/masters/management-strategy-and-leadership/

Apply at https://careers.msu.edu/homepage (Job Posting # 1034280). To be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter describing their qualifications and experience with related courses and online instruction. Include a curriculum vitae, the applicant’s syllabi for courses related to “Managing Diversity in the Workplace” taught previously, a recent sample of teaching evaluations, and three references. The committee will start reviewing applications on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.