LEO Lecturer I - Virology and Bacteriology

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To apply, upload your letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience as a single .pdf document. Additionally, please provide a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement.

Summary

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks a part-time (50%) Lecturer I to fulfill teaching duties in one undergraduate lecture format course (MICRBIOL 405-Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease) in the Fall semester and to run one lab section of our undergraduate laboratory course (MICRBIOL 350)-Introduction to Medical Microbiology in the Winter semester.  

During the Fall semester, the candidate will attend classes and provide instruction in approximately 1/3 of the didactic lectures related to Virology with a focus on viral structure, entry, replication and pathogenesis as well as viral-host interactions.  

In the Winter, the candidate will run one lab section per week including introduction to the experimental methods, oversight during the laboratory and grading of laboratory notebooks. This laboratory course covers bacteriology primarily.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

Fall 2024

• Develop Virology section of course, MICRBIOL 405-Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease, including PowerPoint files for posting and reading materials
• Deliver approximately 1/3 of the lectures in the course on the topic of Virology
• Write and grade exams
• Hold weekly office hours and attend review sessions

Winter 2025

• Attend planning meetings for laboratory class MICRBIOL 350-Introduction to Medical Microbiology
• Oversee the laboratory instruction of one class section (up to 20 students)
• Provide introduction to the experimental protocols and assist students with questions during lab
• Responsible for set up of materials, grading of notebooks and coordinating with other course instructors and teaching assistants
• Be available to student who want to meet regarding class materials

Required Qualifications*

A PhD, MD or equivalent degree in Microbiology, Virology or a related field

Evidence of teaching experience

Evidence of teaching excellence

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

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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