Instructor/Assistant Professor for Online Staffing Course

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an experienced instructor to teach an engaging online master’s course in human resource staffing. This role offers the opportunity to shape the learning experience for students through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises. With a focus on strategic staffing, recruitment, and legal issues, the course is designed to equip students with essential skills for managing talent in organizations. The position allows for complete remote work within the U.S., providing flexibility and support for course development. Join a top-ranked program and make a significant impact on future leaders in the field.

Qualifications

• Successful experience teaching online courses in human resource management.
• Ability to develop course materials and engage students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach an online master’s staffing course with interactive discussions.
• Develop course website and instructional materials, including videos.

Skills

Online Teaching Experience

Human Resource Management

Curriculum Development

Education

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Video Conferencing Tools

Job description

The Department of Management at Michigan State University seeks an instructor to teach an online master’s staffing course beginning Fall 2025. The ideal candidate will demonstrate successful experience teaching similar courses and have a graduate degree in a field relevant to teaching human resource management. The Instructor rank requires a master’s degree. The Assistant Professor rank requires a doctoral degree.

The “Human Resource Staffing” course (MGT 811) covers the fundamentals of the topic including strategic staffing, job analysis, recruitment, selection, and legal issues in talent acquisition. The course provides relevant theories, research findings, policies, practices, and legal guidelines for acquiring and managing talent in organizations. Class activities include interactive discussions, case studies, and exercises. Students gain understanding of staffing systems and become familiar with associated methods, tools, and strategies.

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 # 1034281). 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 “Human Resource Staffing” taught previously, a recent sample of teaching evaluations, and three references. The committee will start reviewing applications on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.