Romance Languages: Fixed-Term Instructor/Asst. Prof.

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies at Michigan State University invites applications for a pool of qualified fixed-term instructors and assistant professors to teach Classics, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Rank determined by degree; MA for instructor, PhD for assistant professor.

Positions can be part-time or full-time and vary by semester. Appointments are initially for one year or one semester and may be renewed based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• MA or equivalent in Classics, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, or related field for Instructor rank
• PhD or equivalent in Classics, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, or related field required for an assistant professor rank
• Native or near native proficiency in that language and English

Responsibilities

• Teaching lower and/or upper division courses in one of the listed languages
• Holding office hours, preparing course materials, and grading assignments
• Following course policies, attending required workshops/meetings, and preparing syllabi
• Appointments are initially for one year or one semester and may be renewed based on funding and performance

Skills

Native or near native proficiency

Education

MA or equivalent in Classics, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, or related field

PhD or equivalent in Classics, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, or related field

Job description

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies at Michigan State University invites applications for a pool of qualified fixed-term instructors and assistant professors to teach Classics, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Rank determined by degree; MA for instructor, PhD for assistant professor.

Positions can be part-time or full-time and vary by semester. Appointments are initially for one year or one semester and may be renewed based on funding and performance.