Specialist - Curriculum Dev-Fixed Term

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Program Coordinator to support statewide delivery of MSU-IAT's Food Processing Technology and Safety programs, including the 15-credit pathway, stand-alone certificate, and related microcredentials.

The role blends curriculum development, teaching in hybrid formats at East Lansing and partner sites, partner engagement, and program coordination to advance workforce education across Michigan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the listed fields.
• At least three years of experience in higher education program coordination or similar.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing development and refinement of the FPTS curriculum and microcredentials to stay aligned with industry standards and workforce needs.
• Develop and maintain shared course materials, including syllabi, LMS content, rubrics, and learning activities for consistent delivery across sites.
• Work with IAT and partner-college faculty to improve courses and develop modules, microcredentials, and pathway options.
• Use student outcomes, employment data, and employer feedback to guide curriculum review and continuous improvement.
• Support instructors with course design, hybrid delivery, and mobile lab learning activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Master's degree in Food Science / Food Safety / Agricultural Technology / Agribusiness / Education / Workforce Development or related field

Job description

Position Summary The Program Coordinator supports statewide delivery of MSU-IAT's Food Processing Technology and Safety programs, including the 15-credit pathway, stand-alone certificate, and related microcredentials. The position combines curriculum development, teaching, partner engagement, and program coordination to support high-quality workforce education across Michigan.

Role distribution

• Curriculum development: 30%
• Teaching: 25%
• Outreach and service: 35%
• Administration and reporting: 10%

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum development

• Lead ongoing development and refinement of the FPTS curriculum and microcredentials to maintain alignment with industry standards and workforce needs.
• Develop and maintain shared course materials, including syllabi, LMS content, rubrics, and learning activities, to support consistent delivery across sites and modalities.
• Work with IAT and partner-college faculty to improve existing courses and develop new modules, microcredentials, and pathway options.
• Use student outcomes, employment data, and employer feedback to guide curriculum review and continuous improvement.
• Support instructors with course design, hybrid delivery, and integration of mobile lab learning activities.

Teaching

• Teach FPTS courses in person and in hybrid formats at East Lansing and partner community college sites.

Outreach and service

• Build and maintain relationships with community college partners, employers, and workforce agencies to support program growth and workforce alignment.
• Support recruitment and outreach efforts, with attention to rural, low-income, and nontraditional learners.
• Help coordinate internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Mobile Lab Manager to align mobile lab deployment with instructional and partner needs.

Administration and reporting

• Serve as a central contact for site coordinators, faculty, and staff across FPTS locations.
• Organize regular cross-site communication and problem‑solving meetings.
• Coordinate program logistics across partner sites and assist with enrollment, completion, credential, and employment reporting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters –Food Science, Food Safety, Agricultural Technology, Agribusiness, Education, Workforce Development or a related field

Minimum Requirements

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in food science, food safety, agricultural technology, agribusiness, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in higher education program coordination, workforce development, food processing, food safety, or a related multi‑partner setting.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across Michigan.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in food processing or food safety.
• Experience with community college, certificate, or workforce training programs.
• Experience supporting work‑based learning.
• Familiarity with workforce partners and use of program data for improvement.

Required Application Materials

Resume

3 Professional References

Review of Applications Begins On 08/07/2026

Website

iat.msu.edu

MSU Statement

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