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Academic Specialists

The appointment "Academic Specialist" was established at MSU in 1959. Academic specialists serve in the functional areas of teaching, advising, research, and outreach. 

Specialists can be appointed in the continuing system or as fixed-term academic staff, on academic year (AY) or annual (AN) appointments.

Resources for Specialists

  • Academic Specialists Advisory Committee (ASAC)
  • Academic Specialist Handbook
  • Thriving as an Academic Specialist at MSU (FASD)
  • Academic Specialist Professional Development Support
  • Form on Progress and Excellence (formerly Form C)
  • Tip Sheet: Considerations for Consulting and Outside Work for Academic Specialists