Job Description

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document).  In addition, please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: dsweetma@umich.edu

Additionally, please provide a brief 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. 

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Organizational Studies Program at the University of Michigan invite applications for an Intermittent LEC I position at .33% effort for the Winter Term 2025.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2025 and end on April 30, 2025.

Duties of this Intermittent LEC I position are expected to include support of the main instructor teaching ORGSTUDY 201 , teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours ( see a more detailed description of the course and a list of responsibilities below) . A typical full-time (100% effort) load for an Intermittent Lec I position in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.

ORGSTUDY 201.  Leadership and Collaboration 
This highly-interactive course leverages a broad foundation in the social sciences to explore what it takes to be a great leader, enabling meaningful collaboration even when you lack formal authority. This includes focus on the individual, the team, the context, and the structures of effective leadership. The course is grounded in four pillars of leadership: taking initiative, instilling confidence, exercising influence, and achieving results. Both cutting-edge and seminal research is used to provide a foundation of understanding that focuses on being real in applicability and bringing the concepts of leadership to life in our complicated and ever-changing world. Students increase their depth and breadth of leadership knowledge through engaging class discussions, practical exercises, group projects, leader profiles, individual reflection, and more.

Section instructor will be expected to attend every lecture and hold regular office hours and may be asked to deliver some lectures during the course of the semester. The section instructor will have primary responsibility for their discussion section, which will include a mix of structured exercises designed by the lead faculty member and discussions designed by the section instructor.  Section instructor will have primary responsibility for grading, in consultation with the lead faculty member, and will meet as necessary during the semester. The section instructor will also be responsible for maintaining and updating grade sheets and other records.

Weekly
Hours

Responsibilities

3

Attendance at lecture

4

Prep and teach section. Instructors will spend time reviewing material from the week and occasionally present new material.

1

Office Hours: Students in this class attend office hours frequently. The material is very new to them and OS students often request feedback on assignments before they are submitted, as are extremely motivated to perform well. Furthermore, each team invariably faces challenges as they search for, and work with, organizations in the Ann Arbor area. Students will also go to the lecturer with group conflicts and issues that arise from working on a group project.

.5

Meet with primary instructor at least once each week to discuss progress, grading, etc.

10

Grading 9 assignments including 2 (x50) individual in-class presentations, 2 (x15) group in-class presentations, 3 (x30) team assignments, and 2 individual written assignments, one at the mid-point and the other at the end of the semester.

Individual with a completed Masters or PhD in the Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, or Economics) or related professional school (e.g. Business, Policy, Social Work, Public Health, Information, Education). Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to respond quickly to student and instructor requests.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicants education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position.  Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Applicants with experience in highly interactive team-based classes or similar professional experiences are preferred.  Prior full-time work experience leading teams and/or projects is also preferred.   Someone who enjoys teaching, who likes undergraduate students, and who has good interpersonal and communication skills. 

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.

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.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: dsweetma@umich.edu

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.   Deadline for applications is October 19 .  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than November 25 .  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

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

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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