How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply to the posting. In addition, please submit their CV and cover letter as one document to the three email addresses below:
Kyle Walton, [email protected] ;
Lisa Harris, [email protected]
[email protected]

The cover letter should be addressed to the HSSP Search Committee and must include:

• Your name, email address, and phone number
• Description of any previous teaching experience
• A brief explanation of your teaching philosophy, if you have one, and/or your approach to anti-racist teaching or pedagogy. Additionally, please provide a diversity statement 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.
• Any experience/expertise in health-related work, public health, healthcare, or health systems
• Prior teaching evaluations, if available
• Two professional references (name, phone number, and email address for each)
• Please also indicate if you will be available during typical class lecture hours, and lab sections (lecture - Mondays 4-5:30; labs: Wednesdays 8:30-10am, Thursdays 8:30-10am, Friday 1-2:30pm, Friday 2:30-4pm) and during HSSP evening community activities (generally Tuesday evenings, 6:45-8:30pm)

Summary

The Health Sciences Scholars Program (HSSP) is looking to hire a lecturer for the HSSP core courses (fall semester- ALA 106: Health and Health Care (Systems) and winter semester - ALA 109: Health and Health Care (People) to assist the faculty teaching the course by planning and leading student "labs," (team-based learning discussion sections), grading, and additional course work and community activities.

This specific posting is for the Fall 2024 term only, ALA106. However, those hired for Fall 2024's ALA106 may be considered for Winter 2025's ALA109 as well.

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.

Course Description

ALA 106/109 are required of all HSSP students (the cohort is typically 120 first-year students).

The course series meets the LSA Race/Ethnicity distribution requirement.

ALA 106/109 are taught by Dr. Lisa Harris, and also feature many guest lectures and presentations by UM and community experts. These classes provide a broad examination of the cultural, political, personal, and socioeconomic dimensions of health and health care. The courses afford pre-health students an opportunity to explore domestic and global health policy, social determinants of health, health disparities, ethics, and other pressing matters in the health and health care arena. This content provides a foundation for professional involvement in health care, and allows students to think critically about significant challenges, opportunities, and careers in the field. Students attend one weekly lecture and one weekly discussion/"lab" section. Labs are designed to bring concepts from lecture to life, and use team-based learning and group activities. They require a creative approach that facilitates active learning. Each semester, students also attend 6-7 evening professional "Autobiography" speaker events (lecturers are also expected to attend these). Each student also attends two clinical observations in the U-M health system or broader Ann Arbor community each term (Lecturers do not attend these, though they do help prepare students for them).

Responsibilities*

• Participation in pre-course training and course planning with Dr. Harris. This occurs prior to the start of the semester, and can be done remotely.
• Attend all weekly lectures
• With Dr. Harris' guidance, take the lead on planning and facilitating weekly team-based learning (TBL) lab and discussion sessions. You will lead four 90 minute lab/discussion sessions each week. There are prior years' lab curricula available to work from.
• Communicate with guest speakers/lecturers/visitors to ensure their participation as scheduled.
• Develop and maintain a lab/section Canvas website, and/or assist in maintenance of the primary course website, including posting slides, recordings, readings, relevant campus event announcements, and other class content
• When a class online community platform is part of the course (eg. Yellowdig), monitor community activity on the site and provide comments and accolades.
• Attend all (approximately 6-7) evening Professional Autobiography sessions per semester
• Grade assignments and provide feedback in a timely fashion
• Complete any requested Academic Progress Reports requested by LSA or Student Academic Affairs
• Design weekly quizzes based upon the lectures and assigned materials
• Meet weekly with the HSSP ALA 106/109 instructor (typically immediately before or after lecture on Mondays)
• Hold office hours (in person and virtual recommended)
• Work with Dr. Harris and with individual students as needed
• Participate in debriefing sessions on the course as a whole at the conclusion of each semester
• Respond to occasional student requests for letters of recommendation, and (typically) write letters for students, with oversight of Dr. Harris. Often these requests come after the conclusion of the semester, sometimes even years after.

Required Qualifications*

• Applicants must possess an advanced degree/terminal degree in a field or area of relevance to the course content.
• In particular candidates with experience, expertise, or training in health-related work including public health, healthcare, health systems, medicine, nursing, global health, health law, medical sociology, medical anthropology, are encouraged to apply.

Desired Qualifications*

Interest in and/or experience with university living-learning programs. University-level undergraduate teaching experience is strongly preferred.

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 checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Contact Information

Health Sciences Scholars Program
1300 East Ann St., Suite 1300
Couzens Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2016
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
https://lsa.umich.edu/hssp

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is July 10, 2024. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 1, 2024. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

Decision Making Process

We will host Zoom interviews with selected candidates at dates TBD this summer. An applicant may request the status of their application from the Health Sciences Scholars Program at any time after the submission of their application. HSSP will make reasonable efforts to extend offers to successful applicants by August 1, 2024. Offers will typically be extended at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the start of employment.

Selection Process

• Candidates from all health-relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. Previous teaching experience or close work with undergraduate students is strongly preferred. Successful applicants will possess the ability to engage students in thoughtful classroom interaction, to work well with students from diverse backgrounds, and should feel comfortable assisting students in developing their critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Applicants should also possess a strong desire to work with first-year undergraduates and pre-health populations.
• Candidates must be available for all lectures, and available to teach at the four weekly discussion/lab sections of course. The lecture typically meets on Mondays 4-5:30pm, and lab sections typically meet Wednesdays 8:30-10am, Thursdays 8:30-10am, Friday 1-2:30pm, Friday 2:30-4pm. However, days/times are subject to change. Candidates must be available for 6-7 Tuesday evenings for Professional Autobiographies (usually 6:45-8:30pm). Other evening course-related events may be scheduled and lecturers are expected to attend, with advance notice. Candidates are also expected to hold two one-hour office hours sessions per week. Candidates must also be available for weekly meetings with the HSSP faculty for curriculum planning.
• Complete applications must be submitted to the three email addresses listed above to be considered.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250732

Working Title

Fall 2024 LEO Lecturer I HSSP

Job Title

LEO Lecturer I

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA UG: Curriculum Support

Posting Begin/End Date

6/26/2024 - 7/10/2024

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers