What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor-Fixed Term position at Michigan State University?
Position Summary
Instructional responsibilities include teaching ENT 110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants (3 credits) for the Institute of Agriculture Technology during fall semester 2025 and subsequent fall semesters. There are two positions open. One at Montcalm Community College in Sidney, MI and one at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek MI. ENT 110 contact hours will be 1- hour lecture, recitation or discussion per week and 2 hours of lab per week (3 hours of total contact time per week) for 15 weeks of instruction.
The course will provide students with a basic understanding of Entomology. Topics that will be covered are:
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 -Entomology
Desired Degree
Doctorate -Entomology
Minimum Requirements
Questions about the position can be directed to: Jeno Rivera, Director of IAT at jeno@msu.edu
Review of Applications Begins On
06/13/2025
Website
iat.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.
Instructional responsibilities include teaching ENT 110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants (3 credits) for the Institute of Agriculture Technology during fall semester 2025 and subsequent fall semesters. There are two positions open. One at Montcalm Community College in Sidney, MI and one at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek MI. ENT 110 contact hours will be 1- hour lecture, recitation or discussion per week and 2 hours of lab per week (3 hours of total contact time per week) for 15 weeks of instruction.
The course will provide students with a basic understanding of Entomology. Topics that will be covered are:
- Introduction to field diagnostics
- Basic insect biology and anatomy
- Basic Entomology/making and insect collection
- Injury symptoms on plants
- Insect classification and orders
- Intergrated Pest Management
- Pesticides and pesticide safety
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
- Beneficial insects
- Insect Ecology
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 -Entomology
Desired Degree
Doctorate -Entomology
Minimum Requirements
- Master Degree in Entomology required
- Experience in the field of Entomology
- Knowledge and skills to develop and teach resources in Entomology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ph.D. in Entomology preferred
- Experience in development and assessment of learning outcomes
- Undergraduate teaching experience and a passion for teaching
- A letter of application
- A current Resume
- Two Letters of recommendation
Questions about the position can be directed to: Jeno Rivera, Director of IAT at jeno@msu.edu
Review of Applications Begins On
06/13/2025
Website
iat.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.