Lecturer-Fixed Term

### Position Summary

The College of Law at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of part-time, fixed-term lecturers . Applications will be reviewed, and these positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Positions will be for fall and spring semesters.

Duties: Responsibilities may include 1) developing and teaching professional and graduate courses in law and law-related classes; 2) providing advice and guidance to students during class and office hours and/or 3) assisting with promotion and development of MSU College of Law programming. Courses may be in-person or online. In addition to East Lansing-based teaching opportunities, the College of Law anticipates needs in its online program. These programs have additional specific goals and requirements as described below.

The MSU College of Law Global Food Law Program is an online program that prepares students to influence food policy; interpret international laws and regulations governing the food system; and bridge the gap between regulators and industry. The program ensures students understand the legal complexities of food laws and their impact across national boundaries while applying sound science and food law. The Global Food Law Program seeks candidates for part-time, fixed term faculty positions to develop and teach online classes within this program. Preferred candidates will have a legal background; experience working in industry; experience teaching online using the D2L platform; and possess a strong desire to move the global food law academy forward.

### 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.

### Desired Degree

Doctorate

### Minimum Requirements

Professional experience related to classes taught.

### Desired Qualifications

Experience teaching at the college level.

### Required Application Materials

a) Cover Letter

b) Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume

c) Short Professional biography

### Special Instructions

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Teresa Eldred, College of Law Human Resources Manager at 517.432.6819 or .

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.

### Website

WWW.LAW.MSU.EDU

### Department Statement

Michigan State University College of Law is a diverse and inclusive learning community with roots dating to 1891 when it opened as Detroit College of Law in Detroit, Michigan. It moved to its current East Lansing location in 1995 and remained a private institution until 2021 when it became a fully integrated college of Michigan State University. 

Today, MSU Law has more than 650 students, 55 faculty members, 50 staff members, five librarians, and a world-wide network of some 11,500 alumni. MSU Law operates seven legal clinics overseen by nationally recognized faculty that provide students an opportunity to work on actual legal cases. Additionally, it offers some of nations leading law programs in new and emerging legal education, including Intellectual Property and Trial Advocacy, Indigenous Law and Policy Center, the Lori E. Talsky Center for Human Rights of Women and Children, Conservation Law Center, and Animal Legal and Historical Web Center.

MSU College of Law, operating under the principles of its DEI Strategic Pla