Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term Job Centreville Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Centreville

Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term

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 diseases

Understand the life cycles of plant pathogens

Learn symptoms of common diseases present in Michigan

Learn basic concepts of disease management

Position is planned to recur every Spring Semester

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

Bachelors
-Plant Pathology or related field

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in plant pathology or related field.

Experience in development and assessment of learning outcomes

Undergraduate teaching experience and a passion for teaching

Required Application Materials

Applicants may apply for one of these positions via the link: jobs.msu.edu

Include:

Letter of application/interest and for what location
Current resume
list of three references
A statement of experience related to the course

Special Instructions

Questions about this position can be directed to Jeno Rivera (jeno ), Director of the Institute of Agricultural Technology

Review of Applications Begins On

10/29/2025