LEO Lecturer I

Job Summary

The Department of Womens and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan invites applications for a part-time (66.66%) Lecturer I position starting in Fall successful candidate will be an active part of our community and will positively contribute to our academic educational mission and excellence.

Mission Statement

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.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching Womens and Gender Studies courses at any assigned level.

• Course assignment(s) will depend on expertise and interest of the candidate as well as departmental needs.

• Pending course size instruction and mentorship of teaching teams (including supervision of Graduate Student Instructors).

• Contribution to curriculum development and continuous course improvements.
  

Required Qualifications*

Candidates must hold an advanced degree in Womens Studies Gender Studies Feminist Studies and/or Sexuality Studies.

Established expertise in Womens Studies Gender Studies Feminist Studies and/or Sexuality Studies.

Experience teaching courses at the college level.

Desired Qualifications*

Preference will be given to individuals who hold a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching first-year seminars in womens gender or sexuality studies.

Preference will be given to candidates who can develop courses relevant to gender and health gender and the law or gender and organizations.

Demonstrated commitment to teaching and education as well as a strong motivation to improve the educational experience and engage students in experiential learning. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching to the breadth and excellence of the academic community.

Union Affiliation

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.

Background Screening

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 checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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