LecturerAst InstInstAst Prof Fixed Term
LecturerAst InstInstAst Prof Fixed Term
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Job Description
Working/Functional Title
Lecturer/Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term THR
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre at Michigan State University is seeking a parttime lecturer assistant instructor instructor or assistant professor of Props. This is a fixedterm ninemonth position beginning August 16 2025 and is nonrenewable. Rank is determined by highest degree with a bachelors degree required for an assistant instructor position and an MFA required for an assistant professor position. All degrees must be confirmed by degreegranting institutions at the time of hire.
The successful candidate will be teaching an introduction to Props Crafts course to graduate and undergraduate students and serving as a mentor for students assigned as props designers for the 2025/2026 department productions.
Specific Responsibilities: Teach 1 class FS25 and 1 class SS26 and mentorship
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
Doctorate MFA
Minimum Requirements
- Professional work experience as a props designer or props creator for theatre or film or Bachelors degree
- Bachelors degree required for an Assistant Instructor position and an MFA required for an Instructor or Assistant Professor position
Desired Qualifications
- Terminal degree
- College level teaching experience (either formal or informal in the form of internship supervision or mentorship)
- 3 5 years of experience working as a props designer or props creator for theatre or film.
Required Application Materials
- a cover letter
- current curriculum vitae
- A 1page summary of your philosophy of diversity equity and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development research/creative activities service outreach advising and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSUs DEI efforts see For more information about writing diversity statements see names and email addresses of 3 potential references.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin April 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website . Posting number.
For more information contact Levi Galloway Chair of the Search Committee at
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
Review of Applications Begins On
04/15/2025
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Statement
The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from women people of color LGBTQI individuals and others who are traditionally underrepresented in the academy.
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 lifechanging opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degreegranting colleges.
Employment Type
Full-Time
