Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term Job at Michigan State University(MSU), East Lansing, MI

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  • Michigan State University(MSU)
  • East Lansing, MI

Job Description

Position Summary



Instructional responsibilities include teaching ENT 110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants (3 credits) for the Institute of Agriculture Technology during fall semester 2025 and subsequent fall semesters.

This position is to be taught at Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI.

ENT 110 contact hours will be 1- hour lecture, recitation or discussion per week and 2 hours of lab per week (3 hours of total contact time per week) for 15 weeks of instruction. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of Entomology. Topics that will be covered are: Introduction to field diagnostics Basic insect biology and anatomy Basic Entomology/making and insect collection Injury symptoms on plants Insect classification and orders Intergrated Pest Management Pesticides and pesticide safety Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Beneficial insects Insect Ecology

Position is planned to recur every Fall Semester

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



Bachelors -Entomology

Minimum Requirements



Knowledge and skills to develop and teach resources in Entomology

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications



Experience in development and assessment of learning outcomes. Undergraduate teaching experience and a passion for teaching

Required Application Materials



A letter of application

A current Resume

Two Letters of recommendation

Special Instructions



Questions about the position can be directed to: Jeno Rivera, Director of IAT at jeno@msu.edu

Review of Applications Begins On



08/14/2025

Website



IAT.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.

Job Tags

Fixed term contract,

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