Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

Position Summary The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a fixed-term Specialist--Teacher position for Spring 2027. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will develop and deliver a junior-level undergraduate course on Humanitarian Engineering Design for Community Development within the civil and environmental engineering disciplines. The position focuses on course development, instruction, and support for student learning, with instructional activities coordinated with other CEE faculty. The successful candidate is expected to engage effectively with classes of varying sizes and students from a range of backgrounds, providing a supportive learning environment that helps students develop and refine their coursework. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Primary Responsibilities Course Development and Curriculum Design - Develop course content, curriculum, instructional materials, and learning activities for a junior-level course on Humanitarian Engineering Design for Community Development. - Prepare and organize materials and course resources to support student learning. Instruction and Student Learning - Deliver lectures and other instructional sessions. - Guide students as they develop and refine required course deliverables. - Support student learning through appropriate instructional activities, consultation, and review sessions. Course Assessment and Administration - Manage grading and provide feedback on student work. - Hold student help/office hours and conduct review sessions as appropriate. - Maintain course information, materials, and instructional resources in MSU's Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Community of Respect and Innovation At Michigan State University's College of Engineering, we believe that education and innovation are strongest when built on mutual respect. Guided by MSU's land-grant mission, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge, expanding access to education, and creating solutions that serve the common good. We are committed to a community where each person is respected, supported, and empowered to thrive---engineering with respect, innovating with purpose, building with trust, and growing through resilience. Learn more about our Community of Respect and Innovation. ### 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 -In civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field. ### Desired Degree Doctorate -In civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field. ### Minimum Requirements - Master's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field. - At least one year of teaching experience. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Ability to work effectively in a team setting and independently with initiative and self-motivation. ### Desired Qualifications - PhD in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field. - Familiarity with humanitarian engineering. ### Required Application Materials Curriculum vitae (CV) Cover Letter Names and contact informati