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. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Digital Studies Institute at the University of Michigan is a center for teaching, research, and dialogue where faculty, students, and guests focus their inquiry on technology, digital culture, and social justice. Questions concerning the impacts of technology on race, disability, gender, sexuality, class, power, and identity are foregrounded in courses for our undergraduate minor and graduate concentration; in our annual summer institute; and in a diverse range of public programs. Please look at our website to learn more (https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu).
The Digital Studies Institute is searching for a Lecturer I to begin in the Winter 2025 Term (January 8, 2025) to teach courses that will substantially add to our undergraduate curriculum. In particular, we are looking for classes in the following areas: Digital Media Studies, Digital Media History, Global Digital Culture and Media, and Digital Accessibility.
This is not a tenure-track position. The initial appointment will be for one semester and is renewable.
The person in this position will teach six courses per year, developed in consultation with the Associate Director of the Digital Studies Institute. Other instructional responsibilities include overseeing any course Graduate Student Instructor(s), if applicable; holding office hours for students; course planning and grading; appropriate use of courseware and other classroom technology.
Ph.D. in the humanities or social science with a focus on digital culture. Experience teaching courses in digital studies. The successful candidate must have cutting edge and contemporary knowledge and experience in research and teaching in the field.
A Ph.D. is preferred. The successful candidate is likely to have substantial experience in interactive/intergroup dialogue and digital learning. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching highly desired.
Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching is highly desired. Salary is expected to be $51,000 reflecting 100% effort for 8 months.
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.
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.
Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to Wayne High: highwayn@umich.edu
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Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.
All applications for this position must be received by 11/15/2024
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.