Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The School of Journalism at Michigan State University is seeking dynamic and engaging candidates for a part-time faculty position to teach Journalism courses. This is a part-time position occurring fall semester of each year. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated professional expertise, as well as teaching experience. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed

to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission

. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.

Professional Misconduct Review

A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person's employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate's current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.

The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.

Position is planned for a recurring basis.

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 -Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field
• Demonstrable skills in areas related to course content

Desired Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is valued
• At least five years of industry experience
• Recognized or award-winning achievements in related areas of practice

Required Application Materials

• CV/Resume

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should apply via the MSU job application website at http://www.careers.msu.edu/.

Review of Applications Begins On

08/05/2026

Website

https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/school-journalism

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