Tutor-Fixed Term

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

MSU - Michigan State University is seeking a Lilac Tutor for fixed-term positions in the Less Commonly Taught Languages program. This role involves teaching one to three courses per semester, working closely with program coordinators, and attending meetings.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree, be a native or near-native speaker of a language like Hindi or Bengali, and have a commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching in a US setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to three courses in the LCTL or ISA.
• Attend training meetings and biweekly progress meetings.
• Collaborate with LCTL or ISA coordinators.

Skills

Native or near-native speaker of a Less Commonly Taught Language

Experience teaching in a US setting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Lilac Tutor-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) and the Indian and South Asian (ISA) Languages Programs at Michigan State University are currently establishing a pool of fixed term tutors. These positions will be filled per course/per semester, on an as-needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy.

Duties: responsibilities include working closely with the LCTL or ISA coordinators to teach one to three courses in the LCTL or ISA, attending training meetings and biweekly progress meetings. Tutors will also be evaluated by the LCTL or ISA Teaching Coordinator.

The Department has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College of Arts and Letters’ distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and values diversity and inclusion as essential to achieving excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

Bachelors

Desired Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Native or near-native literate speaker of a Less Commonly Taught Language, including, but not limited to: Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Khmer, Persian, Polish, Romanian, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and Uzbek.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching in US setting
• Master’s degree or PhD.

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit

1. a cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
3. A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. Guidance for writing diversity statements. (https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/ )
4. 3 letters of recommendations