Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, University Professor

Overview

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University invites applications for a part-time, 30% appointment, instructor position to teach one section of FW449/891-Wildlife Policy, for Spring 2026.

This is a 5-month, fixed term Instructor with a 100% teaching assignment. The position start date is anticipated to be January 1, 2026; the position end date is anticipated to be May 31, 2026.

The FW449/891-Wildlife Policy course typically has an anticipated enrollment of approximately 40 students, comprised of upper-level undergraduate students (mostly) and graduate students. FW449 is a curricular option for the 4 undergraduate majors offered by the FW Department. FW891 will require an additional project to be assigned, and completed by students. The course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays 10:20 AM - 11:40 PM.

The Department will pay $13,000 for the semester for teaching this class ($2,600 per month for Jan.

- May).

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 a related field

Desired Degree: Doctorate
-in a related field

Minimum Requirements:

• An earned Master’s degree in related field

Desired

Qualifications:

• An earned Ph.D. degree in related field
• The successful candidate would ideally have training and professional experience in wildlife management, conservation and policy
• The successful candidate should be passionate about undergraduate teaching

Applicants should submit:

• CV or resume
• A cover letter describing their experience in teaching at the undergraduate level, briefly summarizing their training and experience in wildlife management, conservation and policy
• Please provide the names and contact information for 2 references

The Department will pay $13,000 for the semester for teaching this class ($2,600 per month for Jan.

- May). This part-time position is not benefits eligible. Review of applications will begin on 12/11/25 and continue until filled.

Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair:
Dr. Mary Tate Bremigan, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA or bremigan.

12/11/2025

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The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is a vibrant community of scholars comprising 50 core faculty (tenure stream and fixed-term faculty, and academic specialists), 80 graduate and 240 undergraduate students, 20 postdoctoral research associates, and 7 core staff. Our Mission is to build local, national, and international capacities to conserve ecosystems that support fish, wildlife, and society through integrated programs in research, education and engagement.

We are committed to the integrative nature of natural resources conservation and management, with our expertise ranging from disciplinary areas with a long-standing history in the domain of fisheries and wildlife to those emerging more recently.

Location: The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA. Michigan State University (MSU) is one of the top research universities in the world and home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs. MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, and scientists that provide regional, national, and international leadership in basic and applied research and excellence in teaching.

In addition, consistent with its Land Grant origins, the MSU community pursues international engagement and provides strong extension programs that partner with diverse stakeholders to provide much needed research in the areas of food, energy, water and the environment. MSU enjoys a park‐like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is located in the city of East Lansing, adjacent to the capital city of Lansing.

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