Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof – Fixed Term -ELC

### Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof – Fixed Term -ELC

### Position Summary

Responsibilities include teaching in the Intensive English Program (IEP), the English for Academic Purposes program (EAP), and/or special contract programs, attending organizational meetings and meetings related to skills coordination, and proctoring the Michigan State University English Language Test (MSUELT).

Instructors will also be evaluated by Skills Coordinators and/or Teaching Coordinators.

Rank will be determined by, and commensurate with, experience.

Review of applications begins on June 17, 2024

Position is planned to recur every Summer Semester

### 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

### Minimum Requirements

– For hiring at the Instructor rank a Masters Degree is required. Assistant Instructor, a bachelors and Assistant Professor, a doctorate.
– Masters degree in TESOL or closely related field preferred.  Those with a BA will require extensive English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching experience and experience working with constituents similar to those served by the ELC.
– Excellent English communicative skills
– Experience working with international students.

### Desired Qualifications

– Experience teaching outside of the U.S.
– Experience with ESL in Higher Education, credit and non-credit

### Required Application Materials

1. a cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
3. A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSUs DEI efforts, see . For more information about writing diversity statements, see  
4. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

### Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin June 17, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 957206.

For more information, contact Patricia Walters, Chair of the Search Committee at [walter31@msu.edu](mailto:watlter31@msu.edu).

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

### Website

http://elc.msu.edu/

### Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. 

### MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will