About the role
Working/Functional Title
Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof/Asc Prof/Prof Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences has openings for up to 5 full-time Fixed-Term Assistant Instructor/Instructor, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor to teach up to eight courses per year. We are searching for candidates with expertise or experience in teaching physical geography, geospatial tools and technologies, and/or human geography.
Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience related to the teaching assignment. Candidates must have the ability to teach at the undergraduate level and create in-person and online content for geography courses.
For the physical geography coursework, work will consist of a) teaching an introductory physical geography lab course, b) revising its contents – including both physical and geospatial/GIS assignments, c) engaging with students to answer questions and troubleshoot technical issues, d) working constructively with diverse student populations, e) assisting physical geography faculty in their courses, including grading, content proofing and development. For the geospatial coursework, work will consist of a) teaching online or in-person courses on introductory and intermediate topics in cartography and GIS, and b) teaching introductory topics in remote sensing. For the human geography coursework, work will consist of teaching online or in-person courses on subjects such as the regional geography of the U.S., introduction to human geography, or the interaction of people and the environment.
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 -Geography or related field
Minimum Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor's degree for the ranks of Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term, or a Master’s degree for Instructor-Fixed Term, or a PhD for the ranks of Assistant, Associate or Full Professors-Fixed Term, from an accredited university in Geography or related field.
We are searching for candidates with expertise or experience teaching in: 1) physical geography – including the use of geospatial tools and technologies (for example, GIS and remote sensing) for physical geography work; 2) geospatial tools and technology; and/or 3) human geography. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience related to the teaching assignment (for example, content proofing and development, answering student questions, troubleshooting technical issues, grading, calculating final grades, and working with a diverse student population). Candidates must have the ability to teach at the undergraduate level and create in-person and online content for geography courses.
Required Application Materials
Applicants will be required to submit:
1. a resume or C.V.,
1. a cover letter,
1. three current business references, including name, telephone number, and email address.
Special Instructions
Please indicate your dates/semester of availability for teaching. Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Review of Applications Begins On
07/15/2025
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
geo.msu.edu or onGEO.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.