"Romance Languages - Instructor or Ast Professor"

Working/Functional Title

Romance Languages - Instructor or Ast Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies seeks applications for a pool of qualified fixed-term Instructors/Assistant Professors to teach courses in Classics, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Rank is determined by highest degree with an MA degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an assistant professor position. All degrees must be confirmed by degree-granting institutions at the time of hire. The position can be part-time or full-time and vary by semester, depending on the needs of the department. It is possible that no positions are needed in some semesters. Position is renewable and contingent upon funding and performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching lower and/or upper division courses, based on qualifications, in one of the languages listed above
• Holding office hours
• Preparing course materials
• Grading assignments
• Following course policies and guidelines
• Attending all workshops and meetings required for the class
• Preparing syllabi
• Attending departmental meetings, when applicable

Appointments are initially for one year or one semester, depending on scheduling needs, but may be renewed based on funding and performance.
Salary and rank are commensurate with experience. These are non-tenure track positions.

Required Degree

Doctorate - M.A. or equivalent for Instructor; PhD or equivalent for Assistant Professor

Minimum Requirements

• M.A. or equivalent in Classics, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, or related field for Instructor rank
• PhD or equivalent in Classics, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, or related field required for an assistant professor rank
• Native or near native proficiency in that language and English

Desired Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in Classics, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, or related field.

Required Application Materials

1. a) a cover letter
2. b) current curriculum vitae
3. c) any other materials desired by the search committee
4. d) a summary of the candidate’s experience with diversity in the classroom and/or in past or planned research endeavors, experience mentoring diverse students or community outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence
5. e) the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin ASAP and will be on-going through 2026 based on needs of the department. Applicants must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu Posting Number 1002173. For more information, contact Chair of the Search Committee, Anne Violin-Wigent at violinwi@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

12/01/2024