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Instructor-Fixed Term

Michigan State University(MSU)

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Compensation
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Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Michigan State University’s Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education seeks instructors for its graduate programs in Educational Technology and/or Learning Experience Design. The primary responsibility is teaching one online graduate course in the fall semester. The fixed-term, non-tenure-stream position is planned to recur each fall upon successful review, and is designated remote-friendly, with remote work subject to mutual agreement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Online TeachingHigher Education TeachingInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeamworkEducational TechnologiesConstructive FeedbackTimely Student Communication

Qualifications

Master's DegreeOnline Teaching ExperienceHigher Education Teaching ExperienceEducational Technology or Related Field

Full job description

Working/Functional Title Instructor - Fixed Term ### Position Summary The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education at Michigan State University is seeking outstanding candidates for anticipated fixed-term (non-tenure stream) Instructor positions in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology and/or Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design programs that will be filled on a recurring fall basis. The primary responsibility is teaching one online graduate course in the fall semester. The position is planned to recur every fall semester upon successful review. ### 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 Masters -Educational Technology, Digital Media, New Media, Learning Experience Design, Instructional Design or related field preferred. ### Minimum Requirements - Master's degree (Educational Technology, Digital Media, New Media, Learning Experience Design, Instructional Design or related field preferred) is required for an appointment at the rank of Instructor. - Online teaching experience. - Experience teaching in a higher education environment. - High level of interpersonal and communication skills. - Strong organizational skills. - Team-oriented. - Experience with a wide range of educational technologies. - Experience providing detailed, constructive feedback. - Ability to respond to student communications in a timely manner. ### Required Application Materials - CV/resume - Cover letter - 3 letters of recommendation ### Special Instructions Please submit application through MSU careers page. 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 HTTPS://EDUCATION.MSU.EDU/CEPSE/MAET/ ### 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,657 open Instructor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$71–94K/yr727 salary ranges
  • US median$26–35/hr1,217 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 157 open Instructor jobs in Michigan and 4,657 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Instructor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,741 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,345 of the 4,657 open Instructor jobs (29%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

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