Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Anishinaabemowin Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures together with the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program seeks applicants for either an assistant instructor, instructor or assistant professor, fixed-term, to teach Anishinaabemowin language and culture. This is a nine-month, academic year position to begin August 16, 2025 with the initial appointment lasting through August 15, 2027 with possibility for renewal. Rank is determined by highest degree, with a Bachelor's degree required for an assistant instructor position, with a Master's degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an assistant professor position. All degrees must be conferred by the time of hire. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Typically, full-time, non-tenure system faculty in the College teach three courses per semester. In this case, a full-time appointee would be expected to teach four courses in the first academic year (2025-2026) and five courses in the second year (2026-2027). In addition to this teaching expectation, a full-time appointee would be expected to utilize the remaining two course equivalent in the first year and one course equivalent in the second year for curriculum and program development. Each year, a full-time appointee would be expected to teach two courses in the American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS) program and/or the Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts & Humanities (IAH), plus two Anishinaabemowin courses in the first year, and three in the subsequent two years.
It is the college's preference to hire a full-time assistant instructor, instructor or assistant professor, fixed term, to fill this vacancy. However, we are open to making this appointment part-time, if requested by an exceptionally qualified appointee. A part-time appointee(s) would be expected to be at least half-time. They would also be expected to initially focus on building a strong language program, through curriculum and program development, with teaching responsibilities dependent on availability.
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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
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
- Successful candidates must hold a post-secondary degree and demonstrate the ability to teach Anishinaabemowin language and culture.
- Bachelor's degree required for an assistant instructor position,
- Master's degree required for an instructor position,
- PhD required for an assistant professor position,
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Anishinaabemowin required.
Desired Qualifications
- A Master's degree or higher in Indigenous language and culture instruction or other area of expertise related to Great Lakes Anishinaabe culture and/or Indigenous language revitalization.
- Interest or experience in curriculum and program development.
- Preference for candidates with full-time availability. Candidates with part-time availability considered upon appointee request, in consideration for college need.
Required Application Materials
Qualified applicants should submit
a cover letter
current curriculum vitae
A 1-page summary of your philoso