Specialist - Curriculum Dev-Fixed Term

Specialist - Curriculum Dev-Fixed Term

The Program Coordinator supports statewide delivery of MSU-IAT's Food Processing Technology and Safety programs, including the 15-credit pathway, stand-alone certificate, and related microcredentials. The position combines curriculum development, teaching, partner engagement, and program coordination to support high-quality workforce education across Michigan.

Role distribution:

• Curriculum development: 30%
• Teaching: 25%
• Outreach and service: 35%
• Administration and reporting: 10%

Key responsibilities:

Curriculum development

• Lead ongoing development and refinement of the FPTS curriculum and microcredentials to maintain alignment with industry standards and workforce needs.
• Develop and maintain shared course materials, including syllabi, LMS content, rubrics, and learning activities, to support consistent delivery across sites and modalities.
• Work with IAT and partner-college faculty to improve existing courses and develop new modules, microcredentials, and pathway options.
• Use student outcomes, employment data, and employer feedback to guide curriculum review and continuous improvement.
• Support instructors with course design, hybrid delivery, and integration of mobile lab learning activities.

Teaching

• Teach FPTS courses in person and in hybrid formats at East Lansing and partner community college sites.

Outreach and service

• Build and maintain relationships with community college partners, employers, and workforce agencies to support program growth and workforce alignment.
• Support recruitment and outreach efforts, with attention to rural, low-income, and nontraditional learners.
• Help coordinate internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Mobile Lab Manager to align mobile lab deployment with instructional and partner needs.

Administration and reporting

• Serve as a central contact for site coordinators, faculty, and staff across FPTS locations.
• Organize regular cross-site communication and problem-solving meetings.
• Coordinate program logistics across partner sites and assist with enrollment, completion, credential, and employment reporting.

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: Masters -Food Science, Food Safety, Agricultural Technology, Agribusiness, Education, Workforce Development or a related field

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in food science, food safety, agricultural technology, agribusiness, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in higher education program coordination, workforce development, food processing, food safety, or a related multi-partner setting.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across Michigan.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in food processing or food safety.
• Experience with community college, certificate, or workforce training programs.
• Experience supporting work-based learning.
• Familiarity with workforce partners and use of program data for improvement.

Required Application Materials: Resume, 3 Professional References

Review of Applications Begins On: 08/07/2026