Assistant Professor (Fixed Term) Faculty Position, Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education---Michigan State University

Assistant Professor (Fixed Term) Faculty Position, Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education

The Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education (HALE) Program at Michigan State University invites outstanding candidates to apply for a two-year fixed term position in the Department of Educational Administration at the Assistant Professor level (non-tenure stream).  Appointment begins in August, 16, 2014.

Our current complement of fourteen full-time faculty members covers a wide range of curricular and research interests.  We seek a colleague who will enhance our current strengths as well as bring complementary professional expertise and skills to our community, including the HALE Center for Higher and Adult Education. The Center focuses on domestic and international higher education policy, which increasingly plays an important role in the HALE curricula and research agendas. 

We encourage individuals with credentials in the following scholarly areas to apply: postsecondary learning, students, and diversity and equity.  The candidate is expected to teach graduate courses, advise students, and provide service to department and college communities.  Required qualifications include:  (1) an earned doctoral degree in education or a related social science discipline, (2) ability to assume teaching assignments both in face-to-face and online environments in topical areas addressed in the HALE program.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit: a letter of application highlighting qualifications.  Also, please indicate specific course topics that you would be able to teach.  Syllabi and materials from courses taught are welcome.  In addition, please provide names of three professional references, current curriculum vitae and writing sample. All materials should be submitted  electronically to the MSU Applicant Page at:  https://jobs.msu.edu, posting number 8680.   Please see the College of Education website www.educ.msu.edu for information about the college and this position.  We invite inquiries to search committee members:  William Arnold (Chair) arnoldwh@msu.edu, John DirkxDirkx@msu.edu, Patricia Marin pmarin@msu.edu, or Christa Porter cjporter@msu.edu.  Review of applicants will begin December 15, 2013 and screening will continue until a candidate is selected to fill the position. 

MSU is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.