Job Description

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document).  In addition, please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: Wayne High, 4700 Haven Hall, 734 764-9300, highwayn@umich.edu

Additionally, please provide a diversity statement, no more than three pages,  that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement.

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Afroamerican & African Studies at the University of Michigan invite applications for a LEO Lecturer I position at 33.33% effort for the Fall Term 2024.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 26, 2024 and end on December 31, 2024.

Duties of this position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a LEO Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.

The LEO Lecturer I appointed to this position is expected to attend all lectures and all of her/his assigned discussion sections; be at lectures on time; attend and be prepared for weekly planning meetings (complete the readings and have plans/ideas regarding how to run discussion sections).  The LEO Lecturer I is responsible for grading all assignments and examinations and she/he bears the primary responsibility for computing final grades.  Grading must be completed in a timely fashion.  The LEO Lecturer I is expected to provide feedback to students. The LEO Lecturer I must post regular weekly office hours and she/he is expected to be at the location specified for office hours on time and for the duration of office hours.  If the LEO Lecturer I has to set up equipment, etc. for lectures, she/he is expected to accomplish what is necessary early enough to assure that lectures/discussions can begin on time. The LEO Lecturer I is expected to keep attendance records for the class and a careful record of students' grades.  All LEO Lecturer I's must be ready to assume their responsibilities in the course beginning August 26, 2024.

A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required.

Familiarity with and course work at the graduate level dealing with the general subject matter of the course are considered very important, as is evidence of effective teaching and the ability to work well with students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position.  Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate is likely to have substantial experience in interactive/intergroup dialogue. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching highly desired.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: Wayne High, 4700 Haven Hall, 734 764-9300, highwayn@umich.edu

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, July 16 , 2024 . The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than Friday, July 19, 2024 . The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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