I accept the terms and conditions of my appointment as stipulated in the above letter of offer. Signature. Date. On behalf of the faculty of the Department of., I look forward to welcoming you as a colleague at Michigan State University and a member of our community. I am pleased to offer you a 9-month appointment as an Assistant Teaching. After RSVPing to one of the admission meetings, the OEPP will verify your eligibility to apply for the teacher education program. Talent Together helps Michiganders become certified teachers. Candidates receive their education for FREE while earning an income. The secondary teacher education program at the University of Michigan is a three-term program that prepares students to teach grades 6-12. If you've thought about becoming a teacher in Michigan, your first step, after completing your degree program, will be to earn your teacher certification. Three students walking on NMU's academic mall.