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Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term - CISAH

Position Summary

The Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts & Humanities (CISAH) at Michigan State University seeks to fill up to three one-year, fixed-term teaching positions with the possibility of renewal at the rank of instructor or Assistant Professor. CISAH faculty are responsible for designing and delivering innovative courses in MSU's Integrative Arts and Humanities (IAH) curriculum, which is required of all undergraduate students and aims to demonstrate the essential role that the arts and humanities play in the lives of all students, regardless of major.

These positions will be academic year (nine month) positions beginning August 16, 2025, teaching three 4-credit general education courses per semester in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

Duties: 

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate general education courses on contemporary topics in the arts and humanities offered by the Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts & Humanities. We are especially interested in teaching expertise in:  

1. Areas that enhance global learning in IAH, including Latin America, Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands, Middle East/West Asia/North Africa 
2. Inter- or multidisciplinary approaches to creative and humanistic inquiry, especially grounded in Indigenous studies, ethnic studies, philosophy, religious studies, or music

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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 -Humanities, Arts, or Related Field

Minimum Requirements

• MA in a humanities, arts, or related field for Instructor rank
• PhD in a humanities, arts, or related field for Assistant Professor rank
• Two years of experience in college-level teaching in the arts or humanities 

Desired Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in a humanities, arts, or related field
• Online and/or hybrid course design and teaching experience 

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit:

1. a cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
3. A sample syllabus and one sample assignment or learning activity appropriate to a general education audience
4. 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. For more about MSU's DEI efforts, see . For more information about writing diversity statements, see
5. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees (please fill out the initial application with these names and emails)

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin April 7, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website

http://careers.msu.e