Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

Teacher-Fixed Term • East Lansing, MI

22h

About The Position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in Michigan State University’s College of Engineering seeks a fixed-term Specialist–Teacher for Spring 2027, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will develop and teach a junior-level undergraduate course on Humanitarian Engineering Design for Community Development within civil and environmental engineering. The role focuses on course development, instruction, and supporting student learning, in coordination with other CEE faculty. The instructor will engage classes of varying sizes and students from a range of backgrounds, fostering a supportive learning environment where students can develop and refine their coursework.

The position includes designing course content, curriculum, instructional materials, and learning activities; delivering lectures and other instructional sessions; guiding students on course deliverables; managing grading and providing feedback; holding office hours and review sessions as appropriate; and maintaining course information and resources in MSU’s Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system.

Michigan State University’s College of Engineering emphasizes mutual respect, access to education, and solutions that serve the common good. The College describes its community as one where each person is respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

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.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with humanitarian engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver lectures and other instructional sessions.
• Guide students as they develop and refine required course deliverables.
• Support student learning through instructional activities, consultation, and review sessions.
• Manage grading and provide feedback on student work.
• Hold student help or office hours and conduct review sessions as appropriate.
• Maintain course information, materials, and instructional resources in MSU’s Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system.
• Coordinate instructional activities with other CEE faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level