LEO Lecturer I - Anthropology

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Applicants should submit a brief cover letter and current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, available teaching evaluations, and the names of three (3) references. 

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 or more sections of ANTH 101 (Introduction to Anthropology), our four field introductory course, in Fall semester 2024. Candidates should be able to introduce the field overall and broad themes in anthropological research, as well as include some examples and methodologies from cultural, linguistic, biological, and archaeological anthropology.  We anticipate the possibility of offering the successful candidate another section of ANTH 101 and/or an upper level class in the candidate?s area of expertise for the Winter 2025 semester. All offered courses are subject to enrollment. 

The successful candidate will be available to teach either in person or asynchronous/online using the Canvas LMS platform. Candidates are asked to review our online course catalog (https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/college-arts-sciences-letters/anthropology/#coursestext ) and, in their application materials, provide a brief list of listed classes they would be qualified to teach or have already prepared.  A PhD degree is required in-hand by the start of classes on September 3, 2024, and prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.

The Anthropology Program in the Behavioral Sciences Department of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) invites applications for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins September 3, 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. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in either face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous/online modalities for the Anthropology Discipline. using the Canvas LMS platform. Candidates are asked to review our online course catalog (https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/college-arts-sciences-letters/anthropology/#coursestext .

All offered courses are subject to enrollment.

ANTH 101: Introduction to Anthropology 25% effort per course

Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointed for the Winter 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.

Desired Qualifications*

Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.

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.