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University of Michigan LEO Lecturer I - Anthropology in Dearborn, Michigan
LEO Lecturer I - Anthropology
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How to Apply
Applicants should upload a letter of intent and curriculum vitae for initial review. Selected applicants will then be asked to submit three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and sample syllabi. Deadline to apply is November 15, 2024 however, applications in before October 15, 2024 will be given priority.
An offer of employment will be extended no later than November 30, 2024. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Job Summary
The Anthropology Program invites applicants for a Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which beginsJanuary 1, 2025throughApril 30, 2025for theWINTER 2025 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to33.33% appointment for theWINTER 2025term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching both in person, hybrid, and asynchronous/online modalities for the following Anthropology course:
ANTH 325: Anthropology of Health and the Environment at 33.33% effort
Tuesdays/Thursdays 11a-12:15pm - Hybrid
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.
Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointed for theFALL 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 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.
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 such as Introduction to Anthropology, The African Experience in the Americas, Beyond Race: Understanding Human Variation, Human Genetics Language and the Society, and/or Doing Anthropology.
Prior experience teaching related courses is strongly preferred.
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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
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
254529
Working Title
LEO Lecturer I - Anthropology
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
9/16/2024 - 11/15/2024
Career Interest
LEO - Lecturers
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