Lecturer in Information Science (LEO Lecturer III)

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How to Apply

 All application materials must be submitted electronically to:http://apply.interfolio.com/142906

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy which addresses experience and ways you have encouraged inclusivity and diversity in the classroom.  This statement should also highlight your experience with online education, if any, as a student and/or instructor.
• Course Evaluations
• List of three references which should include their contact information and your relationship with them

Summary

The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) seeks qualified individuals as Lecturer III to provide instruction in the field of Information studies. We are looking for excellent people across a range of disciplines including User Experience Design and Data Science in particular. In our data science programs, this could include teaching Python programming and data science skills and techniques. In our User Experience Design curriculum, this could include teaching user research, user interface design, project management, agile software development, or some related topics.

Instructors may be working with students in either our residential program or in our online Applied Data Science program. Students in the online degree program take four-week classes on the Coursera platform. You will act either as the instructor of record or be the main instructional and student support while working with the instructor of record, and participate in the continuous process of program improvement. Given the online degree program structure, there will be a variety of classes that change from month to month. Course assignments are made in advance giving teaching faculty ample time to prepare.

The residential program features traditional 14-week semesters. You may be assigned course development responsibilities in either residential and/or online programs.

Who We Are

The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary school that offers five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant, and ethical solutions connecting people, information, and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and our interdisciplinary faculty spans such areas as data science, computational social science, human computer interaction, social media, library and archival science, and digital curation. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information ? with technology ? to build a better world.

Responsibilities*

As a Lecturer at UMSI, you will engage in activities that could include setting up and delivering courses, holding office hours, managing auto graders, answering student questions and communicating with students, developing course materials, and facilitating small group discussions and student conversations. You will also work collaboratively with other instructional team members, and UMSI staff (who help with administration and student advising/life functions) to ensure that students receive an excellent education and are aware of support services in the larger UM and UMSI communities. You will continuously learn about the courses and future offerings, the program, and effective pedagogy. 

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in Information Science or a related field
• Expertise in some areas of information studies
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in the information professions
• Deep interest in improving pedagogy and collaboration to execute instructional best practices online or in the residential environment.
• A strong commitment to teaching and cultural diversity
• Highly effective interpersonal skills

Selection criteria are based on your resume, supplemental materials, and an in-person interview. Assessment will be done by a hiring committee appointed and led by Associate Dean Cliff Lampe.

Desired Qualifications*

• Ph.D. in a field such as Information, Computer science, data science, or Statistics
• College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)
• Experience developing and revising courses
• Current participation in professional associations

Work Locations

You will have work that requires you to be on campus. We are located in Ann Arbor, MI. Your office will be located in one of our five buildings on campus.

Additional Information

• The anticipated start date is August 26, 2024. The initial appointment period for these positions would be two years.
• This is a non-tenure track position with a 12-month appointment. Contracts are available for multiple years and the position is renewable, subject to budget, programmatic need, and performance.
• This position could start as part-time depending on the available need and match to skills.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Based on your employment status (full-time or part-time), benefits could include:

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Professional development support
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

For more information, please visit: Benefits Highlights for Prospective Faculty 

Union Affiliation

You will be 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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. Review of applications will commence immediately. Offers will continue to be made until open teaching needs are met or April 1, 2024, whichever is earlier.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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