LEO Lecturer I in Mathematics

Dearborn, Michigan


Employer: University of Michigan
Industry: LEO - Lecturers
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

How to Apply

Applicants should upload a letter of intent and curriculum vitae for initial review as a single pdf. Selected applicants will then be asked to submit three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and sample course materials. Deadline to apply is May 27, 2024. An offer of employment will be extended no later than June 19, 2024. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Office of Institutional Equity, 4901 Evergreen Road, Suite 1020, Administrative Services Building, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491, (313) 593-5190. For other University of Michigan information, call 734-764-1817.

Summary

Mathematics and Statistics is seeking applications for two or more LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure track appointments which begins Septembers 3, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for the Fall 2024 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500 ; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 100% appointment for the Fall 2024 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in person and asynchronous/online modalities for the following:

Mathematics course(s):

MATH 1000: Col Alg for Calc with Studio 33.3% effort

Math 1000 gives students a strong foundation in functions and their behavior by using multiple representations and explicit covariational reasoning to investigate and explore quantities, their relationships, and how these relationships change. Additionally, this course provides students with the algebraic tools necessary to analyze a variety of function types including linear, quadratic, polynomial, power, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

MATH 1001: Col Alg for Calc Studio 8.33% effort

This course provides corequisite support for the companion class MATH 1000. By covering intermediate algebra and precalculus topics in a just-in-time format, students will be better positioned for success in their Math 1000 course. Topics include: number sense and basic operations, proportional reasoning, linear relationships and equations, exponential and radical expressions, quadratic equations, functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and transformations on graphs.

MATH 115: Calculus at 33.3% effort

Calculus is the study of change and accumulation in continuously variable quantities. This course covers limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, and integrals, with algebraic, exponential, and trigonometric functions and their inverses.

MATH 227: Introduction to Linear Algebra at 25% effort

An introduction to the theory and methods of linear algebra with matrices. Topics include: systems of linear equations, algebra of matrices, matrix factorizations, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, science and engineering applications, and computational methods.

MATH 276: Discrete Math Meth Comptr Engr at 33.3% effort

An introduction to fundamental concepts of discrete mathematics for computer engineering. Topics will be chosen from: set theory, partially ordered sets, lattices, Boolean algebra, semi-groups, rings, graphical representation of algebraic systems, graphs and directed graphs. Applications in various areas of computer engineering will be discussed.

Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointed for the Winter 2025 term.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University.

The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Required Qualifications*

  • M.S. or M.A. or Ph.D. in Mathematics
  • At least two years of experience teaching Mathematics at the post-secondary level
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college-level courses in Mathematics


Desired Qualifications*

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  • Demonstrated Expertise with the use of CANVAS (or any other online teaching platform)
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching Intermediate Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Discrete Mathematics at the college level.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching in both online and offline modalities.


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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

248782

Working Title

LEO Lecturer I in Mathematics

Job Title

LEO Lecturer I

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Col Arts Sci Ltr

Department

Dbn CASL-Math & Statistics

Posting Begin/End Date

5/07/2024 - 5/27/2024

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers

Created: 2024-05-08
Reference: 248782
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Dearborn
ZIP: 48128