In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document). In addition, please send a current CV and evidence of teaching excellence to: physics-lecturer-hiring@umich.edu.
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan invite applications for a LEO Lecturer I for Physics Introductory Courses/Labs position at 100% effort for the Fall 2024 term. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 26, 2024 and end on December 31, 2024.
This position would teach 6-8 lab sections/term or no more than two separate preps (or the equivalent of two courses).
Duties of these LEO Lecturer I positions are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours.
Based on enrollments and need, the individual hired to fill this position could be assigned to teach a variety of labs or courses, including any of the following:
Courses:
Physics 140/240: General Physics I & II
Biophysics/Physics 150/250: Fundamental Physics for Life Sciences I & II
Physics 160/260: Honors Physics I & II
Labs:
Physics 141/241: Elementary Laboratory I & II
Physics 151/251: Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory I & II
Physics 161/261: Honors Introductory Mechanics Lab & Honors Electricity and Magnetism Lab
All courses and labs are in-person; the instructor is expected to be present on-campus.
The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.
Ph.D. in Physics or a related field
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States cutting edge and contemporary knowledge and experience in research and teaching in the field.
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: tmida@umich.edu
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.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than July 30, 2024. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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