Robotics Instructor
Adjunct instructor job in Rochester, MI
Become part of the world's leading robotics company! This is a unique opportunity to work with a wide variety pf personnel and teach them how to use the best robots in the industry Instructor - cRc Training Department Brief: You will develop and present training programs for customers, distributors and FANUC Robotics' personnel. The position allows you daily interface with customers and FANUC America Corporation (FAC) personnel in a technical training capacity. In addition, the instructor will interface with other groups within FAC to ensure that training materials being presented are in accordance with the latest information available regarding product development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide technical training for customers, distributors and employees.
Teach FANUC curriculum, the classes will contain the following:
Power Point Presentations with Objectives and tasks
Detailed Instructor outlines
Student outlines and handouts
Objective based exercises
Pre-test and post test
Use of simulators or machine tools
Report discrepancies between product and documentation to appropriate departments
Suggest improvements to the class curriculum.
Prepare and maintain classrooms, training simulators and laboratory and the training office area to ensure a “Best in Class” training experience for the students.
Provide feedback to improve FAC's employee culture and customer experience.
Provide support to customers and FAC departments by answering technical questions and advising appropriate action to resolve a problem.
Reliable, consistent attendance required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Proficient communication, presentation skills and computer skills.
Ability to read, write and speak fluent English skills
Ability to learn new technical and troubleshooting skills.
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
Understand basic Electrical, Mechanical and Pneumatic theory
Proficient Electronic and Basic Electrical and Mechanical print reading
Ability to complete assigned projects as scheduled. The completed project(s) must conform to specifications as defined by project team leadership and/or cRc Training Department Management.
Ability to interface with other technical writers and instructors for the purposes of project coordination, continuity and completion.
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and suggests solutions to eliminate them.
Associate degree in Education, Instructional Design, technical related field, or equivalent experience. Bachelor degree preferred
Experience with production automation process operations and functionality.
Other
Requires occasional overtime, to meet customer requirements.
Requires up to 50% travel
May perform duties in a factory environment with varying temperatures.
Classes are taught at FANUC Facilities, Customer Facilities, and Technical Schools.
Welding Instructor - Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct instructor job in Michigan
Posting Number 20110537-1 Job Title Welding Instructor - Adjunct Faculty Pay Rate Job Category Adjunct Department ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Information Adjunct instructor teaches courses within the welding curriculum. Classes will be day or evening at the Niles, Michigan, campus and may include MIG, TIG, or Stick welding.
Required Qualifications
* Certified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator or Certified Welder
Preferred Qualifications
* Associates Degree in welding technology, certificate, or journeyman card
* Industry experience in welding
* Teaching Experience
Other Information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Teach effectively and responsibly using a variety of Instructional Methods
* Be accessible to students and respond timely to their inquiries
* Grade assignments and course(s) in accordance with the College's Guidelines/timelines.
* Utilize the College's learning management system (Moodle) to post assignments, attendance, and Grades.
* Provide the department with student performance data that is required for regular outcomes assessment.
* Work comfortably and respectfully with diverse students and College Populations.
* The duties listed in this are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.
All applicants must demonstrate the ability to promote active and collaborative learning through a variety of teaching methods, as well as relate to students. Excellent organization and communication skills as well as the demonstrated use of instructional technology are required.
Special Instructions to Applicants Physical Requirements
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. The physical activity of this position.
A. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
B. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
C. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
D. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
E. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
F. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
G. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
H. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
I. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
J. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
K. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
L. Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
M. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
N. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
O. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
2. The physical requirements of this position.
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.
The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.
A. The employee is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
B. The employee is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
C. The employee is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
D. The employee is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
E. The employee is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
F. The employee is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
G. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
H. The employee is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
Close Date 12/14/2025 Quicklink ********************************************
Reference Requests
Reference Request Details
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System
Adjunct instructor job in East Lansing, MI
Working/Functional Title
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System
The Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering (CMSE) in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University (MSU) leads an open-rank, inter-college search with the CREATE for STEM Institute, the Program in Mathematics Education (PriME), and the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Statistics and Probability (STT), and Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE) to identify a tenure system scholar in postsecondary Computing Education, Data Science Education, AI Education, or overlapping and related disciplines. This position is part of our continued commitment to address major and enduring challenges in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning. This is an academic year position with a preferred (but negotiable) starting date of August 16, 2026, and with a salary commensurate with rank and qualifications.
The successful applicant will be jointly appointed in the Department of CMSE and one of the participating departments or programs (CSE, STT, PriME, CEPSE). We seek a colleague whose work demonstrates potential to improve undergraduate experiences and life outcomes of people who have been historically and contemporarily disenfranchised in STEM undergraduate education. This new colleague will join a collaborative team committed to addressing contemporary issues and overcoming inequities in these areas from a range of perspectives and methodologies in STEM education. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging in STEM and computing education, with the ultimate goal of building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive scholarly community focused on computing and data science education.
Major responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct scholarly research and inquiry in the targeted areas; seek external funding; teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses; advise doctoral students; and participate in service and outreach activities. Additional duties will vary depending on departmental placement and rank, university and academic unit education needs, and the candidate's experience and interest. The candidates will also have opportunities to join and expand ongoing collaborative projects in the targeted areas and contributing to continuing efforts to foster inter-departmental collaborations across the College of Natural Science and with units across campus.
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 -Relevant Field
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate their potential (assistant professor) or provide a record (associate/full professor) of external funding and/or improvements in undergraduate STEM education commensurate with their experience and rank. They must also demonstrate the ability to contribute to a climate of inclusion, ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups in STEM, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and service.
Applicants must have earned a PhD in a relevant field prior to the planned start of the position (August 16, 2026) and demonstrate a record of research accomplishments in Computing Education, Data Science Education, AI Education, or an overlapping and related discipline at the postsecondary level and commensurate to rank. PhD degrees in non-quantitative fields of expertise may also be considered when complemented with an advanced degree (e.g., master's) in a quantitative field such as data science, mathematics, and statistics.
Desired Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with a research portfolio that focuses on critical issues in computing education, data science education, and/or AI education including but not limited to reducing bias, removing barriers for students to fully engage, and/or ensuring students' belonging in the fields of computational and data science. Candidates who challenge the ways systems of privilege and oppression operate in undergraduate STEM education and in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience taking a critical and responsive stance toward improving undergraduate experiences and life outcomes of people who have been historically and contemporarily disenfranchised in STEM undergraduate education is also preferred.
Required Application Materials
Interested applicants should submit:
A 1-2 page cover letter that frames the application in the context of this position and how the applicant views the nature of their potential joint appointment across at least two of the units. The cover letter should also describe how the applicant's work demonstrates potential to improve undergraduate experiences and life outcomes of people who have been historically and contemporarily disenfranchised in STEM undergraduate education; and how the applicant's work aligns with the focus of the department(s), college, and university.
A CV with, at a minimum, a list of publications, accepted or pending proposals for funding/resources, contributed and invited talks, teaching and mentoring roles, contributions to institutional and academic communities, and efforts in service and/or public outreach.
A 2- 3 page research statement highlighting past research accomplishments and future plans. This statement should include experience or plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in computing, data science and/or AI education, or related research disciplines. Applicants should explain in this statement how their research aligns with the target areas and impacts the experiences and life outcomes of undergraduate students who have been historically and contemporarily disenfranchised in STEM undergraduate education.
4. A 1-2 page teaching statement describing the applicant's experience in instruction and research mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, including experiences or plans to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment for students. The teaching statement should address which courses the applicant is prepared to teach, including course level and format (e.g., large lecture, small seminar, lab, etc.).
5. A sample of scholarly writing demonstrating the applicant's ability to conduct and communicate scholarly research that may lead to improvements in undergraduate STEM education.
6. Names and contact information of three references, with at least one who can address the applicant's role in research innovations.
Special Instructions
Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Danny Caballero (CMSE, Physics and Astronomy, CREATE for STEM Institute) at caball14@msu.edu
Review of Applications Begins On
06/30/2025
Website
cmse.msu.edu
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 life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Professor - Fixed Term
Adjunct instructor job in East Lansing, MI
* East Lansing, Michigan, United States * Media And Information 10010830 * Area of Interest: Information Technology * Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) * Group: Fixed Term Faculty * Remote Work: Remote-Friendly * Union/Non-Union: Union Show More Show Less
* Faculty/Academic Staff
* Opening on: Jul 1 2025
* Closing at: Jul 1 2027 - 23:55 EDT
* Salary Commensurate with Experience
* College Of Communication Arts Sciences
* 1055911
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Working/Functional Title
Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Professor - Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University seeks applications for outstanding candidates at Assistant Instructor/Instructor/Assistant Professor rank to teach courses in media and information, if the need arises. Ideal candidates will be dynamic and engaging in the classroom and have demonstrated success in human-centered approaches to design, and engages with emerging technologies, such as (but not limited to) social networks, games, interactive media, virtual reality, and augmented reality. We value interests in socially relevant topics and improving peoples lives. Our ideal candidate integrates both "arts" and "sciences" in their work while recognizing the importance of inclusivity. The review of applications is ongoing and continuous. Please note that a position could be part-time or full-time and vary by semester, depending on the needs of the department. It is possible that no positions are needed in some semesters.
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 -Media and Information or related field
Minimum Requirements
A Ph.D./Masters/Bachelors degree in in relevant field
The selected individual will be hired at the title that aligns with their degree and experience qualifications. Equivalency will be based on the below criteria:
* Bachelor's degree is required for Assistant Instructor
* Master's degree is required for Instructor
* Ph.D. is required for Assistant Professor
Demonstrated skills in areas related to the course content
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desired Qualifications
* Recognized or award-winning achievements in related areas of practice
* Teaching experience is strongly preferred
Required Application Materials
* CV
* Cover letter
* List of three professional references
Special Instructions
As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.
Professional Misconduct Review
A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person's employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate's current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.
The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the information, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether the candidate is fit for the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.
Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
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Department Statement
The Department is housed in MSUs world-renowned College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University. Established in 1955, as the first of its kind in the country, "ComArtSci" is now one of the largest and most respected colleges of Communication in the world. The College of Communication Arts and Sciences combines a research-intensive faculty with a strong professional mission to prepare students for rewarding careers and to influence the professional practice of communication globally.
Founded in 1855, Michigan State University is one of the worlds leading public research-intensive institutions and a member of the Association of American Universities. The campus is located in East Lansing, Michigan, adjacent to the state capital and an hour from suburban Detroit. MSU is one of the nations largest and greenest campuses and is in East Lansing, a college town just three miles from Michigan's capital, Lansing. Michigan, the Great Lakes State, offers countless things to do, see and experience; from art galleries, concerts and restaurants to gardens, parks, and trails. You needn't venture far to discover sandy beaches or metropolitan life.
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 life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Ast/Asc Professor - Fixed Term
Adjunct instructor job in East Lansing, MI
Working/Functional Title
Ast/Asc Professor - Fixed term
This is a University faculty position with academic rank (Ast/Asc Prof) based upon the appointee's academic and experiential qualifications. As part of the faculty team, this individual is also involved in program activities, generating, and delivering classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics for which he/she is qualified.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Participate in the development, review, and revisions of: program mission, vision, goals, competencies, meetings, and ongoing program self-assessment / program evaluation activities.
Generate and deliver classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics for which assigned.
Participate in curriculum development, curriculum coordination, curriculum implementation, curriculum evaluation, remedial instruction, and student performance evaluation.
Teaching and Instruction as Instructor of Record for assigned courses within the PA Medicine Curriculum.
Participate in admissions processes by scoring applications, interviewing candidates, student recruitment and rendering applicant selection decisions.
Assist in the ongoing sustainability and development of the interprofessional educational experiences of the PA Medicine program.
Participate in accreditation activities to assist in maintaining compliance with ARC-PA requirements.
Perform academic counseling, mentoring, instruct, and evaluate students within areas of expertise as assigned.
Participate in activities of state, regional, and national organizations to promote a positive image of the PA concept within academic, lay, and professional communities.
Participate as a member of program-level committees.
Represent the Physician Assistant Program through service on college or university-level committees when needed.
Pursue professional development activities such as clinical practice, scholarly activities, or an advanced degree.
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
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 -See minimum qualification details for terminal degree equivalency
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program
Current NCCPA Certification
Minimum of 4 years of relevant clinical experience with at least 2 years precepting/instructing PAs, PA students or medical students
A valid physician assistant license for the State of Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
OR
Doctoral degree, DO or MD with active Board certification and state licensure in Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant clinical experience with at least 2 years precepting/instructing PAs, PA students or medical students
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated abilities in teaching and curriculum development.
Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and the public.
Familiarity with the use of computers for organization, word processing, and communication.
Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative environment.
Self-motivated with refined organizational skills.
Required Application Materials
CV,
Cover Letter and
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. Submit a description of your past experiences and contributions to inclusive excellence including a brief description of your ideas for future initiatives that you would like to implement to support MSUCOM's commitment to inclusive excellence. ***********************************************************************
Review of Applications Begins On
02/13/2025
Website
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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 life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Adjunct Faculty - Sewing Instructor
Adjunct instructor job in Mio, MI
Adjunct Sewing Instructor: The successful candidate will have the ability to disseminate the technical information required to the students along with applying the candidate's own industry experiences to reinforce the prevalent theories in the program.
Major Objective:
This position is responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement: creating an environment in which students can accomplish the learning competencies of the course of instruction; maintaining, updating, designing and developing new curriculum. The result should be students' abilities to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to meet industry and professional business standards.
* Minimum of 24 months full time work experience in the field
* Ability to work collaboratively and motivated independently
* Ability to express self clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
* Ability to use online resources to support the management and delivery of instruction
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
* Ability to operate personal computer, audio visual equipment and other office equipment
* Flexibility with work related activities not occurring during scheduled course hours
* Willingness to visit employers utilizing the skills being taught
* Maintain curriculum
* Facilitate learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions
* Create a positive learning environment
* Monitor, assesses and advise learners on technical and academic progress and performance
* Provide midterm and final evaluations
* Use current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction
* Record daily course attendance
* Record individual activity grades in a consistent manner
* Maintain, update, design and/or develop new curriculum within assigned course of instruction
* Attend departmental meetings as requested
* Visit employers in the field
* Other duties as assigned
Teach Required Course Topics:
* Workplace Conduct
* Terminology
* Safety
* Ergonomics
* Basic Mathematics for Sewers
* Types of Industrial Sewing Machines, Seams, Stitches and Finishes
* Types of Fabrics and Materials
* Industrial Sewing Machine Set-up, Adjustments and Maintenance, Troubleshooting
* Machine Control
* Standardized Work Methods
* Fabric and Sewing Handling
* Quality
* Reading Specifications and Routings
* Understanding Patterns
* Pay Procedures and Travelers
Professor and Chair (Medicine) (GFT) - Psychiatry
Adjunct instructor job in Lansing, MI
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit:
UUP
Job Summary:
The Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Professor and Chair (Medicine) (GFT). The successful candidate will:
* Provide executive leadership, direction, and administration of the Department of Psychiatry in its College of Medicine (COM) to further the strategic mission of the department and larger institution, to impact the health and well-being of the underserved community SUNY Downstate serves in three main integrated directions: research, training, and clinical psychiatry.
* Demonstrate the opportunity to recruit highly motivated, talented people to compliment and build upon SUNY Downstate's research, academic, training, and clinical missions, and serve as a bridge between research advancements and a full range of psychiatric services to realize our translational goals.
Required Qualifications:
* New York State medical licensure.
* MD Degree.
* Board Certified Psychiatrist.
* DEA Certified.
* At minimum, currently an Associate Professor with significant history of academic leadership and productivity in scholarship, and who will be qualified for an appointment as a Professor on tenure track.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Schedule:
Variable Days; Variable Hours
Salary Grade/Rank:
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at ************** or via email at ****************.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ************.
PROFESSOR
Adjunct instructor job in Ann Arbor, MI
How to Apply
To apply, submit materials by December 15, 2025 to Jen Sullivan at [email protected]
Professor (Tenured) - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Adjunct instructor job in Detroit, MI
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Professor (Tenured) - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Recruitment of Professor with tenure as part of a major expansion of the Reproductive and Tumor Immunology Unit in the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development at Wayne State University.
The Mott Center (*************************** is the basic research unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which has been ranked among the top 5 OB/GYN departments for research in the country.
Successful candidate will oversee strategic planning, operational leadership, and research program development, while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within and outside Wayne State. All faculty are expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program; and participate actively in education residents, clinical fellow and both graduate and undergraduate students.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and the names of three references.
Please contact Gil Mor at ****************** with any questions.
Applications must also be submitted online via the Wayne State University On-Line Hiring System *********************
Unique duties:
Qualifications:
Candidates holding a PhD and/or MD degree with a demonstrated track-record of research accomplishments in the area of cancer biology with emphasis in tumor immunology, drug discovery, drug delivery systems, mouse cancer models, and in vitro pre-clinical testing are invited to apply.
Applicants making use of tumor model systems and/or human specimens to address oncology-associated problems of translational relevance are strongly encouraged.
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in bridging basic and translational science, with a proven ability to advance discoveries into clinical studies, particularly in the development of diagnostic and/or therapeutic modalities.
The candidate should also have a strong record of productivity, including a significant portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, such original research, reviews, and book chapters.
Additionally, the candidate must have a demonstrated ability to secure external funding and a solid track record of mentorship, fostering the next generation of scientists and clinicians.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
Generic Division
Primary department:
H0610 - Obstetrics/Gynecology
Employment type:
* Regular Employee
* Job type: Full Time
* Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
* Compensation type: Annual Salary
* Hourly rate:
* Salary minimum: TBD
* Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities, preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Job openings:
* Number of openings: 1
* Reposted position: No
* Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
* Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Easy ApplyInstructor/Lecturer of Exercise Physiology - 43593
Adjunct instructor job in Alma, MI
FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Faculty; Full time, Temporary DEPARTMENT: Integrative Physiology and Health Science The Department of Integrative Physiology and Health Science (IPHS) at Alma College invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer of Exercise Physiology. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position beginning Fall 2026. This position is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Teaching load will be 8 units per academic year.
The department seeks applicants to complement existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to quality undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities will include classroom or laboratory teaching in courses such as exercise physiology, exercise testing & prescription, ECG interpretation, stress testing, and other coursework assigned according to candidate interest/expertise and department need. Opportunities exist to actively participate in ongoing research, advising, and/or service.
A master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related discipline is required prior to appointment date. A Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates who are ABD with teaching experience may also be considered. Prior experience in cardiac rehabilitation or related clinical environment is also preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:
- submit the Alma College application
- email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a one-page teaching philosophy to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs via ****************.
Review of applicants will begin on January 5, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit ************* For more details regarding the department, visit the departmental web page.
Easy ApplyAssistant Professor, Business
Adjunct instructor job in Grand Rapids, MI
Aquinas College invites applications for a 1-year visiting (Renewable) non-tenure track position in the Business Administration Department, beginning fall 2026. We seek an individual with an understanding of Liberal Arts, and a practitioner focus, with corporate management experience, who can teach primarily undergraduate courses and an occasional graduate level class.
Candidates should have an interest in and be able to teach a variety of business management classes at the introductory and intermediate levels. Subjects to include, but not limited to Management, Marketing, International Business, Human Resources, Operations Management, and Entrepreneurship, among other topics.
The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester on a 9-month contract. Required qualifications include a Master's Degree in Business or Management (Ph.D. Preferred), a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness, relevant research, professional activities and industry experience is relevant to the field of business management.
Auto-ApplyDental Assisting Instructor (part-time)
Adjunct instructor job in Flint, MI
Who We Are: Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities. As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students' self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom. Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching lecture, laboratory or clinical courses in the dental assisting program, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery, as part of the approved program curriculum.
Minimum Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 1. Bachelor's Degree or transcript of coursework documenting solid progress toward attaining Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Education or related area from an accredited institution. 2. Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (R.D.A.) or Dentist with Doctor of Dental Surgery or Medical Dentistry (D.D.S./D.M.D.) credential. 3. RDA must be a currently Certified Dental Assistant ( CDA ) through Dental Assisting National Board ( DANB ) certification. 4. At least three years of full time recent, relevant dental assisting clinic experience, and with occupational experience in the application of four-handed dentistry principles. 5. This position is in a program that receives funding from the Perkins grant; therefore, incumbents must provide proof of current license and certification and maintain their licensure and certification as a condition of employment 6. Possess clinical knowledge of the specific subjects to be taught, including background in educational methodology. 7. Evidence of continuing professional development. 8. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy. 9. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. 10. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 11. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. 12. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. 13. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. 14. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. * A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate's expense, by a professional evaluation service.
Work Schedule
While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
Anatomy & Physiology Instructor
Adjunct instructor job in Kalamazoo, MI
Are you a science teacher or academic with expertise in the areas of anatomy and physiology? Would enjoy sharing your knowledge with college level students? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the perfect part-time instructor position for you.
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a part-time instructor to teach BIO 115 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and potentially BIO 215 Human Anatomy & Physiology II. These courses use a lecture and laboratory format to illustrate the concepts of anatomy and physiology and provide the foundation for further study in the health careers. The two-semester sequence presents a detailed study of the structure and function of the eleven human body systems. BIO 115 emphasizes the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. BIO 215 emphasizes the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Duties will include teaching day and/or evening courses.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in the subject area is required.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Physical Demands: Work Hours: Varies depending on courses taught Posting Date 10/20/2025 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position will remain open until filled.
Official transcripts will be required to be submitted upon hire.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
Dental Assistant - Instructor - Part Time
Adjunct instructor job in Davison, MI
Job Details Davison, MI - Davison, MIDental Assistant Instructor
DENTAL ASSISTANT - INSTRUCTOR - PART TIME - MORNING & EVENING CLASSES
Morning Classes M-TH 8:30-1
Evening Classes M-TH 5:30-10
We are looking for experienced Dental Assistants to become fully trained DA Instructors for scheduled year round classes as Primary and Secondary teaching assistants and substitutes. Please let us know your availability.
Have you ever thought about teaching?
Ross Education Holdings, Inc.'s non-profit secondary education centers are working to provide all students with the tools to become much needed health care professionals.
We are looking for experienced Dental Assistants to become fully trained instructors to teach year round classes as Primary Scheduled Instructors and Secondary Instructors ready to step in as needed for teaching assistant and substitutes as needed. Our schools and classes run year round.
Are you ready to change lives? Come find your "WHY" at Ross!
Dental Assistant Instructor duties include:
Teach in the Dental Assisting classroom with 10-20 students, covering clinical and administrative skills.
Learning the material and delivering lectures and demonstrations, working from the Ross lesson plans and curriculum.
Class sessions are 4.5 hours in either day or evening sessions.
This is a part-time position, typically 9-18 hours per week.
Benefits*
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Monthly pay and direct deposit
*Some benefits require a minimal amount of scheduled hours per week.
Dental Assistant Instructor
Requirements
3+ years' experience in the field and a national certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA from AMT) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA from DANB) and formal training in a dental assisting program like Ross. If you do not have the formal education, you can also qualify with 5+ years' experience in the field and a national certification. *additional requirements or exceptions may be applicable based on the state, program, and accreditation requirements
Interest in teaching or prior experience
Must be flexible and have a passion to learn and grow
Ross Graduates - please ask about our bonus for qualified grads returning to teach!
An Equal Opportunity Employer
College Algebra Instructor
Adjunct instructor job in Sidney, MI
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Adjunct Business Administration
Adjunct instructor job in Olivet, MI
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Auto-ApplyAdjunct Chemistry Instructor
Adjunct instructor job in Muskegon, MI
Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides a person the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. We are seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Chemistry Instructors for the Winter 2023 Semester. Please attach unofficial transcripts when applying.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Unofficial transcripts must be submitted.
Required Skills
Master's Degree in discipline or 18 credits in the specific discipline. Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.
Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology.
Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:
Mental Demands:
☒ Detailed Work
☒ Student Contact
☒ Deadline oriented
☒ Problem Situations
☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands
☒ Emergency Situations
☒ Confidentiality
☐ On-call Availability
☒ Continual Interruptions
☒ Working Alone
☒ Faculty Contact
☒ Working with Others
Physical Demands:
☐ Standing & Walking
☒ Sitting
☒ Carrying
☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☒ Up to 25 lbs. ☐ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.
☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending
☐ Climb or Balance
☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
☐ Squatting
☐ Handle or Feel
☐ Reach with Hands and Arms
☒ Talking or hearing
☐ Tasting/Smelling
☐ Working Overhead
☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person
☒ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus
Work Environment:
☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.
☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.
Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.
Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry
Adjunct instructor job in Michigan
Sault Sainte Marie, MI College of Arts and Sciences Adjunct Faculty Onsite
Lake Superior State University invites applicants for adjunct faculty positions in Chemistry in the School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences. As of one of LSSU's core values is excellence in teaching and learning, the successful candidate will contribute to the institution's educational mission by prioritizing student-centered learning and fostering a welcoming and inclusive academic environment for all. We seek applicants who are passionate about meeting students where they are and guiding them toward success.
Lake Superior State University is a student-focused institution known for small class sizes, engaged faculty, and real-world learning. Our academic programs emphasize experiential education, preparing students to lead and innovate in their fields.
Nestled in the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan near the Canadian border, LSSU offers a unique blend of natural beauty, community engagement, and academic experiences-making it a special place to live, work, and learn.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related field
Ability to teach undergraduate students through engaging instruction.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered academic environment.
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Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Chemistry of closely related field
Physical Demands
Ability to manage and deliver instruction for a course over a semester, including timely communication and grading.
Appointment Type, Duration
Adjunct
Ongoing
Anticipated Start Date
August 25
th
, 2025
Salary
$1,000 per contract hour
Additional Information
The College of Arts and Sciences values excellence in teaching and research, supports innovation in classroom instruction, and prioritizes meaningful student engagement. Learn more about our department.
Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment and successful completion of a background check.
For additional information, contact Dr. Steven Johnson, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.
Online Adjunct- Fundamentals of Chemistry
Adjunct instructor job in Michigan
Posting Number 20110545-1 Job Title Online Adjunct- Fundamentals of Chemistry Pay Rate Job Category Adjunct Department SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES Information Southwestern Michigan College is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach
online Fundamentals of Chemistry courses beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. This position
requires demonstrated experience in online teaching and proficiency with virtual laboratory
instruction. Instructors are expected to create engaging online learning environments, develop or
adapt lab activities suitable for remote delivery, and maintain regular accessibility to students.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Science Education, or a closely related field including chemistry coursework or related professional experience
* Demonstrated experience teaching online courses, including familiarity with best practices in remote instruction
* Strong organization and communication skills
* Proficiency with learning management systems (Moodle preferred), email, and general instructional technologies
* Applicants are not required to live within the service area; however, they must maintain permanent residence in either Michigan or Indiana.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree or higher in Chemistry or a related discipline, with previous teaching experience
* Community college or adult learner teaching experience
* Quality Matters (QM) training or certification, or equivalent experience with online course quality standards
* Experience designing or delivering virtual or simulation-based laboratory activities
Other Information
All applicants must demonstrate the ability to promote active and collaborative learning through a variety of teaching methods, as well as relate to students. Excellent organization and communication skills as well as the demonstrated use of instructional technology are required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Teach online courses consisting of the equivalent of 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab instruction per week, using asynchronous, synchronous, or hybrid formats as assigned
* Prepare or adapt laboratory activities appropriate for online delivery while ensuring a safe and effective learning experience
* Maintain regular virtual office hours and provide timely, supportive communication to students
* Assess student work, provide constructive feedback, and submit grades in accordance with College policies
* Use Moodle consistently for posting assignments, tracking attendance/engagement, and maintaining grades
* Demonstrate proficiency with instructional technologies, including virtual communication tools, online assessment tools, and Microsoft Office applications
* Comply with all College rules, regulations, administrative practices, and policies
* Provide student performance data required for departmental outcomes assessment
* Support and engage a diverse online student population, including dual-enrolled high school students, traditional students, and adult learners
* Promote active, collaborative, and inclusive learning through a variety of online teaching strategies
* Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor
Expectations for Online Instruction:
* The ability to facilitate active and collaborative learning in an online environment
* Effective use of instructional technology and digital teaching tools
* Strong virtual communication and community-building skills
* Commitment to supporting student success through accessibility, responsiveness, and timely feedback
Physical Requirements
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. The physical activity of this position. (Please check all that apply)
* A. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
* B. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
* C. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
* D. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
* E. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
* F. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
* G. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
* H. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
* I. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
* J. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
* K. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
* L. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
* M. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
* N. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
* O. Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
* P. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
* Q. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
* R. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
2. The physical requirements of this position. (Please check only one)
* A. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
* B. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the employee sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
* C. Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
* D. Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
* E. Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. (Please check only one)
* A. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
* B. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
* C. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
* D. The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).
4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position. (Please check all that apply)
* A. The employee is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
* B. The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
* C. The employee is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
* D. The employee is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
* E. The employee is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
* F. The employee is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
* G. The employee is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
* H. The employee is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
* I. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
* J. The employee is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
* K. The employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
* L. None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)
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Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System
Adjunct instructor job in Grand Rapids, MI
Working/Functional Title
Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System
The faculty of the Department of Translational Neuroscience seek a motivated neuroscientist with a track record of scholarship in age-related neurodegenerative disease. While Translational Neuroscience hopes to enhance its faculty scholarship in Parkinson's disease (PD) and other synucleinopathies, discipline experts in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias or beyond are also encouraged to apply.
Currently, Translational Neuroscience consists of fifteen faculty with particularly strong foci in Parkinson's disease and other synucleinopathies and Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies. Labs employ model systems ranging from cell, to invertebrate, to rodent models. Areas of investigation for the Parkinson's team's span alpha-synuclein biology, neuroinflammation, levodopa-induced dyskinesias, deep brain stimulation, environmental exposure, and aging contributors to degeneration. The Alzheimer's team's expertise spans tau and amyloid biology, neuroinflammation, transcriptomic and proteomics, cell and animal model development, disease biomarkers and novel therapeutics.
The successful candidate is expected to bring or develop an independent, nationally competitive research program that complements these larger neurodegenerative disease research portfolios while contributing to collaborations in service of larger program level projects, and the mentoring and didactic instruction of graduate trainees.
MSU offers extremely competitive salaries, benefits, and start-up packages. This position is located at the Grand Rapids Research Center, 400 Monroe St NW, Grand Rapids, MI.
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 -Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology
Minimum Requirements
The position requires a PhD or equivalent with a record of sustained scholarship in Parkinson's disease or closely allied research areas, commensurate with experience. The scope of the candidate's research program should demonstrate a commitment to translational efforts aimed at bridging basic science discoveries with clinical application. A stated desire, or an established track record of participating in multidisciplinary team-based collaborations is essential. Dedication to mentoring students/fellows should be evident. Applicants for Associate Professor with Tenure should have a successful, sustained, active extramural funding history in neurodegenerative disease research.
Desired Qualifications
Research foci including basal ganglia circuit dynamics, cognition, astrocyte/microglial biology, synaptic transmission, or lysosomal function are desired but not required.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter detailing research interests and mentoring philosophy.
Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funding history.
Statement of commitment to and experience on promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (1 page maximum).
Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (3 page maximum).
Contact information for three professional references.
Review of Applications Begins On
04/25/2024
Summary of Health Risks
Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue
Website
https://translationalscience.msu.edu/
Department Statement
The nationally ranked Department of Translational Neuroscience is an academic unit within the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM) and is the home of 15 faculty members whose research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases with special emphases in Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and traumatic brain injury. Established in 2009, the department has garnered extramural awards exceeding $100M, and attributes much of its success to team-focused collaborative research, and a strong community culture. Translational Neuroscience laboratories are located within the new 85,000 net sq. ft. state-of-the-art MSU Grand Rapids Research Center (GRRC). The over $200 million expansion of MSU-CHM to Grand Rapids, MI is, by design, a coordinated effort among local partner hospitals (Corewell Health, Trinity Health Grand Rapids) and research-intensive institutions (MSU-CHM, Van Andel Research Institute) to bring basic researchers and clinicians together to create unified translational science initiatives. With these resources, MSU-CHM and its partner institutions in Grand Rapids are laying the foundation to create a geographic nexus unparalleled in its commitment to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's research excellence.
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 life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.