Assistant instructor

Position Summary

Instructional responsibilities include teaching ENT 110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants (3 credits) for the Institute of Agriculture Technology during fall semester 2025 and subsequent fall semesters.

This position is to be taught at Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI.

ENT 110 contact hours will be 1- hour lecture, recitation or discussion per week and 2 hours of lab per week (3 hours of total contact time per week) for 15 weeks of instruction. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of Entomology. Topics that will be covered are: Introduction to field diagnostics Basic insect biology and anatomy Basic Entomology/making and insect collection Injury symptoms on plants Insect classification and orders Intergrated Pest Management Pesticides and pesticide safety Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Beneficial insects Insect Ecology

Position is planned to recur every Fall 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 -Entomology

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and skills to develop and teach resources in Entomology

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

Experience in development and assessment of learning outcomes. Undergraduate teaching experience and a passion for teaching

Required Application Materials

A letter of application

A current Resume

Two Letters of recommendation

Special Instructions

Questions about the position can be directed to: Jeno Rivera, Director of IAT at [email protected]

Review of Applications Begins On

08/14/2025

Website

IAT.MSU.EDU

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