Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) and the African Languages (AFR) Programs at Michigan State University are currently establishing a pool of fixed term tutors. These positions will be filled per course/per semester, on an as-needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy.

Duties: responsibilities include working closely with the LCTL or AFR coordinators to teach one to three tutorials in the LCTL or ALP, attend training meetings and biweekly progress meetings. Tutors will also be evaluated by the LCTL or AFR Teaching Coordinator.

The Department has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College of Arts and Letters' distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and values diversity and inclusion as essential to achieving excellence.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree for the rank of Ast. Inst.
• Master's degree for the rank of Inst.
• Doctorate for the rank of Ast. Prof.
• Native or near-native literate speaker of a Less Commonly Taught Language, including, but not limited to: Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), Bambara, Hausa, Haitian-Creole, Igbo, Indonesian, Persian, Polish, Romanian, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Twi, Xhosa, Vietnamese, Wolof, Yoruba, Zulu

Desired Qualifications

Experience teaching in US setting Master's degree or PhD.

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit: a) a cover letter b) current curriculum vitae c) 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 our goals of inclusive excellence. Guidance for writing diversity statements. " ) d) 3 letters of recommendations

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin March 10, 2023 and will and will be on-going. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu.

For more information, contact Danielle Steider, Less Commonly Taught Languages Program Coordinator, .

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

03/20/2023

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-frien