Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Human Biology Program is seeking an Assistant Instructor to join the Human Biology teaching team. The successful candidate will join a dedicated group of educators who are committed to providing high-quality undergraduate education for students interested in health and biomedical sciences. The initial appointment will be for one academic year (9 months). Reappointment may be possible based on program teaching needs, funding, and performance.
The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Instructor for HBIO410: Cellular Basis of Disease, an active learning course focused on cell biology and information literacy. Duties include attending and participating in weekly instructional team meetings, reviewing materials and preparing for class, attending all class meetings and assisting students with activities, grading, managing D2L, and other activities that support student learning in the course as requested by the curriculum coordinator for the course.
The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and engage with a diverse population of students and teaching team members
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology content and research methods
• Ability to critically evalute and interpret scientific research literature
• Commitment to creating inclusive environments that support learning for all students

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 -• Human biology, cell and molecular biology, or other related field in the biological sciences • Experience with learning management systems such as D2L.

Desired Degree

Masters -Human biology, cell and molecular biology, or other related field in the biological sciences

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human biology, cell biology, or other related field in the biological sciences
• Experience with learning management systems such as D2L.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in human biology, cell biology or other related field in the biological sciences
• Experience as a graduate teaching assistant and/or undergraduate learning assistant
• Research experience in a cell, molecular, or genetics laboratory setting.

Required Application Materials

• Letter of application (no more than 2 pages) that (1) describes your interest in the position, (2) explains how your educational background and experiences have prepared you to contribute to the HBIO program, and (3) describes your commitment to creating inclusive learning environments.
• Resume or CV

Review of Applications Begins On

05/25/2026

Website

https://humanbiology.natsci.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.