LEO Lecturer I (Fall 2024)

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How to Apply

Please upload the following documents as one PDF document with your application:

• A cover letter explaining your specific interest in the position, outlining your skills, qualifications, and experiences that directly relate to this position.

• A current CV.

• Your teaching philosophy statement.

• Your 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.

Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures at the University of Michigan invite applications for a LEO Lecturer I for Slavic discussion sections or course support at a 33.33% or 66.66% effort for the Fall 2024 term, August 26-December 31, 2024. The candidate must be qualified and prepared to teach discussion sections for faculty-led lecturers on Central European Cinema or provide course support in a course on Czech Cinema, as well as teaching writing, and topics of race and ethnicity to undergraduate students.

Mission Statement

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.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities will include teaching up to two discussion sections of Slavic 312 (Central European Cinema) or course support in a course on Czech 315 (Czech Cinema). In addition to teaching, the chosen candidate would be expected to evaluate and offer advice for improvement on three papers and two rewrites of papers. The lecturer will also be required to hold office hours on campus weekly for at least 2 hours, attend weekly meetings with the course's primary instructor, and maintain regular contact with students through email. All meetings and teaching are in-person.

Required Qualifications*

Requirements for this position include experience and a record of teaching excellence in writing, literature or film studies at the undergraduate level, the ability to work with a diverse student body and with very diverse assignments, compatible availability with the lectures, screenings and discussion sections and an interest in the development and application of innovative instructional methods.

M.A in Slavic Studies, Writing, Literature, Film or Comparative Literature is required, a Ph.D. in one of these fields is highly 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.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures by email at [email protected] .

Application Deadline

The anticipated application deadline is July 14, 2024. Review of applications will commence immediately, following by interviews in the following 1-2 weeks. The offer to the final candidate is anticipated to be made by August 1, 2024. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

Selection Process

Applications will be selected based upon meeting the required qualifications, demonstrated subject matter expertise, documentation of successful performance in the classroom, meeting the instructional needs of the Slavic Department and teaching philosophy and diversity statement that aligns with the philosophy of the department and guidelines set forth by the college of LSA and University of Michigan.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250992

Working Title

LEO Lecturer I (Fall 2024)

Job Title

LEO Lecturer I

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Slavic Languages & Lit.

Posting Begin/End Date

6/28/2024 - 7/14/2024

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers

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