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Faculty Specialist I - Lecturer - Family and Consumer Sciences - Tenure Track

Western Michigan University · United States
Deadline
Apr 04, 2027
Closing in 167 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Reference
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Posted Oct 06, 2026

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Faculty Specialist I - Lecturer - Family and Consumer Sciences - Tenure Track

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Position Details

Posting Summary
College College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department Family & Consumer Sciences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F354P
Job Type Tenure Track
Pay Type Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade FS1
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.
Number of Vacancies 1
General Summary The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Western Michigan University invites applications for a Faculty Specialist I in Workforce Education. This is a unique opportunity to prepare the next generation of Career and Technical Education teachers and workforce development professionals at a time when demand for both has never been higher. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Industrial Technology Education, while coordinating the program’s intern teacher internship experience. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who wants to shape future CTE teachers and training professionals while staying connected to the classroom.
Major Duties
  • Teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in Workforce Education, including career and employability skills, student assessment, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
  • Coordinate and run the program’s intern teacher internship, including placing candidates in school settings, building relationships with cooperating teachers and school partners, and conducting site visits.
  • Evaluate intern performance and ensure candidates meet Michigan Department of Education certification requirements.
  • Advise and mentor students across five undergraduate majors and the Workforce Education graduate program.
  • Support students preparing for careers as CTE teachers, workplace trainers, and workforce development specialists.
  • Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Career and Technical Education, Workforce Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • Teaching experience in a relevant CTE discipline (Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, or Industrial Technology Education).
  • Experience with student teacher supervision, mentoring, or internship coordination.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills for working with school partners and cooperating teachers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience teaching at the college or university level.
  • Familiarity with Michigan teacher certification requirements and processes.
  • Background in workforce development or corporate training settings.
  • Established relationships with regional schools or industry training partners.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Position Information Visitwmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Other

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