Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term
Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term There are 6 positions open, one at each of these different locations: Bay College in Escanaba, MI., Delta College in University Center, MI., Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, MI., Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI., Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI., and Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac, MI.Instructional responsibilities include teaching PLP 105L - Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology Lab (1 credit) for the Institute of Agricultural Technology for spring semester. The course will be delivered at one of the above locations, The course dates are January 12, 2026 - April 26, 2026. Class meets weekly, face to face for 1 hour and 50 minutes. This position is planned to reoccur every other spring semester in the even years.Course description:Identification of disease signs and symptoms in major agronomic and horticulture plants. Disease management techniques.Course Objectives:Become familiar with signs and symptoms of plant pathogens and diseasesUnderstand the life cycles of plant pathogensLearn symptoms of common diseases present in MichiganLearn basic concepts of disease managementPosition is planned to recur every Spring SemesterEqual 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 Bachelors -Plant Pathology or related fieldMinimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in plant pathology or related field.Experience in development and assessment of learning outcomesUndergraduate teaching experience and a passion for teachingRequired Application Materials Applicants may apply for one of these positions via the link: https://jobs.msu.eduInclude:Letter of application/interest and for what locationCurrent resumelist of three referencesA statement of experience related to the courseSpecial Instructions Questions about this position can be directed to Jeno Rivera ( jeno@msu.edu ), Director of the Institute of Agricultural TechnologyReview of Applications Begins On 10/29/2025