LEO Lecturer I

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The terms and conditions of employment for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers Employee Organization (LEO). Currently this classification is considered exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 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.

To apply, please submit one PDF (500kb size limit) containing the following:

• Cover letter (2 pages max) describing your interest in and qualifications for the position

• CV highlighting teaching experience

• A teaching statement

• Names and contact information for two references

The search committee will be considering applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by June 1, 2024 will be considered. An offer of appointment will be made by August 1, 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

The Department of Social Sciences invites applications for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins September 1, 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 66.67% appointment for the Fall 2024 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in a variety of modalities for the following History/African and African American Studies Course:

AAAS/HIST 316 African American History I: 1619-1865 at 33.33% effort

AAAS/HIST 369 Civil Rights Movement in America at 33.33% effort

AAAS/HIST 316 is an upper-level undergraduate course. This course traces the experience of African Americans from their first landing in Virginia in 1619 through slavery and the Civil War. Emphasis will be placed on the origins of racism, the development of the slave system in the United States and the historical developments that led to the Civil War.

AAAS/HIST 316 counts for 4 credits and is scheduled to run in an asynchronous online course: all course activities will be happening online.

AAAS/HIST 369 is an upper-level undergraduate course. A survey of race relations and civil rights activity from the late 19th century to the present. The principal focus, however, is on the period since World War II, especially on the mass-based Southern civil rights movement (1955-1965) and the various policy debates and initiatives of the past thirty years, most notably affirmative action and busing. We also examine critiques of non-violence and integrationism.

AAAS/HIST 369 counts for 4 credits and is currently scheduled to run as an in-person course meeting in a classroom on Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00-1:45 p.m.

This is a one-semester non-tenured LEO Lecturer I Appointment, with no presumption of renewal. The Fall 2024 semester runs September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

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 comes from respected universities and doctoral programs, 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.

Responsibilities*

This is an instructional position. Duties include the preparation of lectures and other classroom activities, development of assignments, evaluation of students? coursework, holding office hours and communicating with students in AAAS/HIST 316 and AAAS/HIST 369 courses throughout the semester. UM-Dearborn uses the Canvas course management software, and the instructor will be expected to assemble and maintain a Canvas site for each of the two courses.

Required Qualifications*

• At a minimum, candidates should hold an MA in African American Studies with a concentration in history or an MA in history with a concentration in African American studies.

• A demonstrated record of effective teaching.

Desired Qualifications*

• PhD in history or African-American Studies

• Three years of teaching college-level courses

• Additional coursework or training in a sociocultural area of African American life, e.g., labor or political movements, music history.

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 will be 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

248854

Working Title

LEO Lecturer I

Job Title

LEO Lecturer I

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Col Arts Sci Ltr

Department

Dbn CASL-Social Sciences

Posting Begin/End Date

5/13/2024 - 6/07/2024

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers

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