Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details • East Lansing, MI

1d • Remote

About The Position

Michigan State University’s Department of Religious Studies seeks a highly skilled practitioner to develop and teach one five-week online, asynchronous graduate course focused on Nonprofit Financial Management. The successful candidate will bring substantial knowledge of national and international nonprofit organizations, including experience working for and with the nonprofit sector, and a background in nonprofit financial management. The position also involves mentoring students, providing career advice, and collaborating with supportive colleagues. Teaching, training, and mentorship experience is desired.

This part-time, fixed-term position begins January 1, 2027, and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance. The position is planned to recur. Rank may be instructor or assistant professor and is determined by degree: a master’s degree or MBA is required for instructor, and a JD or PhD is required for assistant professor. Degrees must be confirmed by the degree-granting institutions at the time of hire. The position is remote-friendly; remote work may be performed for some or all duties as mutually agreed upon.

Requirements

• Professional experience related to nonprofit financial management.
• For instructor rank: a master’s degree or MBA.
• For assistant professor rank: a JD or PhD.
• All degrees must be confirmed by the degree-granting institution at the time of hire.
• Substantial knowledge of national and international nonprofit organizations, including working for and with the nonprofit sector.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and developing graduate or adult learning experiences, such as individual or group training, mentorship efforts, workshops, or syllabi.
• Experience with teaching, training, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach one five-week online, asynchronous course focused on Nonprofit Financial Management.
• Mentor students and provide career advice.
• Engage and collaborate with colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level