Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

  • Michigan State University
  • United States, MI
  • May 9, 2026
Full-time, Part-time
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    Job Description:

    Working/Functional Title

    Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

    Position Summary

    The review of applications is ongoing and continuous. Please note that a position could 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.

    Responsibilities will include one or more of the following: Teaching graduate-level courses (primarily online); developing curriculum for graduate courses (primarily online); teaching undergraduate courses. Course subject matter relates to the following areas: athletic administration, sport leadership, recreation facility management, sport law, coaching psychology, coaching science, safety and injury control, physical bases of coaching, strength and conditioning, skill acquisition, student-athlete development, sport-based youth development, and other areas pertaining to kinesiology.

    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 -Kinesiology, Sport Administration, or equivalent

    Minimum Requirements

    Advanced degree in Kinesiology, Sport Administration, or equivalent program. Evidence of significant scholarly background in coaching science, kinesiology, sport science, and/or sport administration. College-level teaching and course development (especially online delivery).

    • Doctorate required for Assistant Professor
    • Master's required for Instructor
    • Bachelor's required for Assistant Instructor

    Desired Qualifications

    Earned doctorate and demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching. Minimum 3 years teaching and course development experience at the graduate level. Experience with online teaching.

    Required Application Materials

    Interested candidates should submit:

    • a letter of application (Letter of application should specify courses and/or subject areas you are qualified to teach, noting specific qualifications.)
    • curriculum vitae,
    • three references (provide names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers), and
    • up to three recent examples of relevant instructional materials, scholarship, or other work that demonstrates expertise and experience.

    Special Instructions

    Please apply on MSU Careers; Posting #1032981

    Applications will be reviewed as needed.

    Remote Work Statement

    MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

    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.







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