The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University is seeking outstanding candidates for anticipated fixed-term (non-tenure stream) faculty positions in support of our teacher preparation and master's degree programs. These are primarily part-time positions with the possibility that some may be full time (one year appointments) based upon applicant qualifications and program needs. Primary responsibilities may be at the East Lansing campus, or at one of our off-campus sites in the Detroit area, Grand Rapids or Traverse City.

Responsibilities may include some combination of the following: teaching preservice or master's level courses in subject matter pedagogy, learners and learning, special education, social contexts of education and diversity, professional inquiry/action research, curriculum development and integration, or foundational studies in education; working with teaching interns and their collaborating teachers during a year-long internship required for initial teacher certification; and assisting with the administration of the teacher preparation program.

Required Qualifications: an advanced degree in a relevant field (a doctorate is preferred, but outstanding candidates with a master's degree and exceptional experience will be considered), appropriate K-12 teaching and school experience or relevant college-level teaching; evidence of scholarly and professional contributions such as through professional publication and scholarship, presentations at professional meetings, contributions to state/national professional associations, and leadership in regional or national professional development or curriculum projects.

Positions' ranks will be at the level of assistant instructor, instructor or assistant professor, depending on qualifications. Appointments may be for one or more semesters beginning Fall 2008.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, a vitae, the names and addresses of three professional references and a fixed-term information form (http://www.educ.msu.edu/college/jobs/other/fixedterm-information.pdf) to Teacher Education Fixed Term Search Secretary, 313 Erickson Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1034. Questions can be addressed to Jackie Hohenstein [hohenst1@msu.edu] or 517 353-5091.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.