LEO Lecturer is required at University of Michigan.

The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR) at the University of Michigan invites applications for one or more part-time LEO Lecturer I’s to teach 1or more courses in Winter 2019.  IGR courses are housed in the Applied Liberal Arts (ALA) division of the College and are often cross-listed with Psychology and Sociology.

Course Description

ALA 220—Foundations of IGR (cross-listed as Soc 218/Psych 213):  In this course, students examine the history of various social identity groups in the United States. The primary emphasis is race and ethnicity, but attention is also given to gender, religion, socio-economic class and sexual orientation. The course examines theories explaining the formation of social identity groups and the development of bias (prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination), as well as power and privilege dynamics and the development of ally-building.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide classroom instruction to undergraduate students in an interdisciplinary liberal arts program. Lecturers are expected to attend course meetings, hold office hours, and handle routine matters related to instruction. Additional duties include participation in college- and program-wide activities.

Required Qualifications

The candidate must hold a terminal degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Social Work, or in a closely related field. A Ph.D. is preferred. The candidate must have experience with teaching courses devoted to intergroup relations theory and intergroup dialogue pedagogy as well as working with a variety of culturally and ethnically diverse populations. The successful candidate is likely to have substantial experience in intergroup dialogue pedagogy, social justice education, and experiential teaching.

Applying

The deadline for applications is October 15, 2018. Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline and continue until the position is filled.

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted through the UM jobs website. To be considered for this LEO Lecturer I position candidates should submit a single attachment (in PDF format) to this posting with the following required materials:

1. Letter of Application (no more than two pages)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Statement (no more than five pages; includes teaching philosophy and experience)
4. Evidence of Teaching Excellence
5. Two sample syllabi from previously taught courses

In addition, please submit an application letter explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, and evidence of teaching excellence to:

Scott Hwang, Interim Faculty Co-Director

c/o Lori Sherman ([email protected])

The Program on InterGroup Relations

College of Literature, Science and the Arts

University of Michigan

1214 S. University, 2^nd Floor, Suite B

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-2592