Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term

### Position Summary

The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Instructor for undergraduate courses within the Civil and Environmental Engineering disciplines.  This role involves mentoring students and acting as a technical liaison, guiding them through various civil and/or environmental engineering topics.  Responsibilities may include delivering lectures and/or lab sessions that actively engage students pursuing civil and environmental engineering majors.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

– Coordinating with the primary instructor of record and technical liaisons in specialized areas such as transportation, hydrological, pavement, environmental.
– Assisting students with developing and refining details for required deliverable activities
– Managing grading, help room hours, and weekly review sessions
– Overseeing course resources on platforms like D2L and MS Teams
– Supporting student learning through various instructional activities as requested by the instructor of record or curriculum coordinator.

The candidate is expected to work effectively with diverse student groups to enhance students academic experience and support their learning journey.

### 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 -Engineering or related field

### Desired Degree

Masters -Engineering or related field

### Minimum Requirements

– Bachelors Degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
– Teaching experience.
– Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills. 
– Applicants are expected to work well in a team setting and be highly self-motivated.

### Desired Qualifications

– Ph.D. or Masters degree in civil or environmental engineering;
– Five years combined experience in teaching and research for related field.

### Required Application Materials

Applicants are required to submit:

– a research statement
– a CV
– three references with contact information

### Special Instructions

For full consideration, applications should be received before August 22, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until position is filled.

### Review of Applications Begins On

08/22/2024

### Website

www.egr.msu.edu/cee

### Department Statement

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community. By collaborating with faculty, staff, and students, the department develops programs and resources that support curricular and co-curricular success and prepare students for academic and professional achievement.

The CEE Department offers civil and environmental engineering degree programs specializing in structures, pavements, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, transportation, water resources, and energy/sustainability.

MSUs campus is park-like, featuring outlying research facilities and natural areas. It is located in East Lansing, next to the state capital, Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 541,000 and boasts excellent school systems and a strong emphasis on education.

### 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 op