Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Instructor-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
The Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) at Michigan State University is seeking candidates for a fixed-term (non-tenure stream) faculty position to teach one or more courses in Women's and Gender Studies for the spring 2023 semester. Primary responsibilities will be teaching in-person on the East Lansing campus.
The course for which candidates are sought are WS 201 -- Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies. The GenCen is looking to fill two sections of WS 201, one scheduled to meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:40-2:00pm and the other Mondays and Wednesdays 10:20-11:40am. The compensation is $7,500 per course.
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
Masters -Women's and Gender Studies
Desired Degree
Doctorate -Women's and Gender Studies or related
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. or Masters degree with some background in Women's and Gender Studies One year experience teaching online courses
Required Application Materials
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a sample syllabi, and express a preference for a particular section (or both sections).
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all instructor positions are filled.
Review of Applications Begins On
10/03/2022
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://gencen.isp.msu.edu/
Department Statement
The Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) serves as Michigan State University's hub for gender and sexuality research, teaching, and engagement with a global perspective. Our mission is to connect scholars, students, and community stakeholders with feminist knowledge to advance social change.
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MSU Statement
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