LEO Lecturer I

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a brief cover letter, current CV, and the names of three (3) references. Priority will be given to those who apply before October 15, 2024. However, applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.

Job Summary

The Anthropology Program in the Behavioral Sciences Department of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) invites applicants for a Lecturer I position to teach one section of ANTH 325 (Anthropology of Health and the Environment) in the Winter 2025 session (Jan 6 to April 25, 2025). This class is HYBRID, approximately 25% asynchronous online and 75% in person, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-12:15pm. The instructor may adjust this percentage within the University's definition of hybrid courses (between 25% and 75% online). It is a 4 credit, upper-level class, with a maximum enrollment of approximately 30 students. This course uses an anthropological lens to examine topics such as population growth, globalization, how economic interests are creating increases in pollution, deforestation, water scarcity, urban sprawl, oil spills, and numerous other kinds of destructive environmental changes, but the instructor has flexibility to choose the specific areas of focus, readings, etc.

Additional classes may be offered, depending on enrollments, and so the ideal candidate would also be able to teach one or more of the following courses: Introduction to Anthropology (four field), and upper-level courses titled The African Experience in the Americas, Beyond Race: Understanding Human Variation, Human Genetics, Language and Society, and/or Doing Anthropology (an upper-level ethnographic methods course). Applicants should specify their experience teaching and/or researching in any of the applicable areas. Community engaged research and teaching and Academic Service Learning courses are also a plus.

All offered courses are subject to enrollment. A PhD degree in Anthropology is required in-hand by the start of classes. Prior experience teaching related courses strongly preferred. Candidates must be able to use the Canvas LMS.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. We are a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education primarily to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Faculty and students have the opportunity to collaborate across all three campuses in research and scholarly activity. University of Michigan-Dearborn is located ten minutes west of Detroit and forty minutes east of Ann Arbor. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate.

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. The university does not provide sponsorship for this position.
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. 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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Required Qualifications*

A PhD degree in Anthropology is required in hand, with experience teaching and/or researching in areas of anthropology related to the course.

Desired Qualifications*

The ability to teach other courses as listed in the description.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

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

254304

Working Title

LEO Lecturer I

Job Title

LEO Lecturer I

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Col Arts Sci Ltr

Department

Dbn CASL-Sociology & Anthropol

Posting Begin/End Date

9/12/2024 - 11/15/2024

Salary

$25,500.00 - $25,500.00

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers