University or Organization: Michigan State University
Job Location: Michigan, USA
Job Title: Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition

Description:

University or Organization: Michigan State University

Department: Linguistics, Languages, and Culture
Job Location: East Lansing, MI USA
Web Address: https://lilac.msu.edu
Job Title: Anishinaabemowin Language and Culture
Job Rank: Instructor/Assistant Professor – Fixed Term
Required Language(s): Anishinaabemowin

Description:

The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures together with the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program in the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University seeks applicants for either a full-time instructor or assistant professor, fixed-term, to teach Anishinaabemowin language and culture. This is a nine-month, academic year position to begin August 16, 2024 with the initial appointment lasting through August 15, 2027 with possibility for renewal. Rank is determined by highest degree, 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, non-tenure system faculty in the College teach three courses per semester. In this case, the initial three-year appointment entails teaching four courses in the first academic year (2024-2025) and five courses each year in the second and third years (2025-2027). The remaining two course equivalent in the first year and one course equivalent in the second and third years will be devoted to curriculum and program development. Each year, the successful candidate is expected to teach two courses on Anishnaabe culture 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.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile through https://careers.msu.edu and upload all required application materials through this system: Cover letter, CV, contact information for three professional references, and 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 MSU’s goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU’s DEI efforts, see https://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, see https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements

Review of complete applications will begin April 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu Posting 935897. Questions about the position may be directed to Danielle Steider, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

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Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/5120945
Contact Information:
Danielle Steider
Email: [email protected]