Position Function:
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Mississippi State University has multiple Instructor positions available across the nine academic departments within the College. Instructors are teaching-specific roles with no direct research responsibility. These are promotable positions with ranks of Instructor I, II and III, dependent on experience and effectiveness. These instructor levels are either full-time or part-time (dependent upon departmental needs), 9-month or 12 month (dependent upon departmental needs), non-tenure track positions.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at www.cals.msstate.edu
Anticipated Appointment Date:
July 1, 2024.
Tenure Track Status:
No.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching opportunities are wide-ranging throughout our curricula and include environmental science, floriculture, genetics, health promotion, animal science, or other general agriculture and human sciences courses fitting the applicant’s interest and the college’s need. Duties may include courses that have online components or are offered entirely online although the expectations are that these positions will be predominantly in face-to-face delivery formats. These assignments may also include preparing, coordinating, and supervising lab sections with the support of graduate teaching assistants. For 9-month appointments, there may be the opportunity to teach intercession courses for additional pay to meet student demand.
Minimum Qualifications:
M.S. degree in a relevant discipline, instructional experience at the university or community college level, excellent communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with common instructional technologies. Candidates with degrees pending will be considered if the expected completion date is before the position’s start date. Preference will be given to candidates who use evidence-based teaching practices, have instructional design experience, are committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, have taught a variety of courses, have experience coordinating teaching laboratories, and demonstrate excellence in teaching.
ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):
Yes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant discipline, a minimum of one-year instructional experience, and experience coordinating teaching laboratories.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and computer skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
All applicants must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu and upload 1) a cover letter summarizing your teaching interests and readiness for the position (two-page maximum), 2) an up-to-date CV, 3) a statement of your teaching philosophy, contributions to past courses, and teaching effectiveness (three-page maximum), 4) a statement of your contributions and commitment to inclusivity, equity, and diversity (two-page maximum), and 5) contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
Screening Date:
February 5, 2024 until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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