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Michigan State University is hiring an Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term. Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice seeks up to ten part-time fixed-term instructors to teach one to two courses per year. Candidates should have expertise or experience in criminal procedure, criminology, policing, courts, corrections, cybersecurity, and private security. Duties include teaching online to students, with salary and terms negotiable based on experience. The position is planned for a recurring basis.
Key focus areas include Teach one to two courses per year and Teach online to students.
Successful candidates bring PhD, Master's Degree, and Bachelor's Degree. Important skills include Teaching Excellence. Preferred (not required): Criminal Procedure, Criminology, Policing, and Courts.
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Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term
Position Summary
Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice has openings for up to ten (10) part time fixed term instructors to teach one to two courses per year. Searching for candidates with expertise or experience teaching in criminal procedure, criminology, policing, courts, corrections, cybersecurity, and private security. Duties include teaching online to students during the year. Salary and terms are negotiable based on experience.
Position is planned for a recurring basis.
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
Terminal -Criminal Justice or Social Science
Minimum Requirements
The positions require a PhD degree for the rank of Assistant Professor, master’s degree for the rank of Instructor or bachelor's degree for the rank of Assistant Instructor from an accredited university. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience in areas related to the teaching assignment (e.g., policing, courts, corrections, private security, or cyber-security).
Required Application Materials
Applicants will be required to submit:
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a resume or C.V.
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a cover letter
Special Instructions
Please indicate your availability for teaching. Review of applications will continue until filled.
Review of Applications Begins On
06/30/2026
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
cj,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.
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