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Job Summary
The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) is looking for someone with technical expertise in the git and server management to serve as a part-time Lecturer I in our residential program. The successful candidate will join the teaching team as a secondary instructor for SI 504: Servers, the Shell, and Git for both Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters. This is a 1.5 credit course that introduces students to common tasks completed in the shell including: executing standard linux commands, interacting with package management systems, and utilizing git for version control. Students will use git for individual and collaborative work, with emphasis on handling merge requests and branches. This will be a part-time position starting 8/25/2025 and ending 4/30/2025. As a secondary instructor the successful candidate will assist the primary instructor in developing and editing materials for the course, delivering content to students, and providing student assessments (grading and feedback). Applicants must be available for in-person instruction.
Who We Are
The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary school with five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant, and ethical solutions connecting people, information, and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and our interdisciplinary faculty spans such areas as data science, computational social science, human-computer interaction, social media, library and archival science, and digital curation. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information - with technology - to build a better world.
Responsibilities*
As a Lecturer at UMSI, you will be a secondary instructor in the teaching team for SI504: Servers, The Shell and Git. In this role, you will be expected to coordinate with the teaching team for this course, work with the teaching team to develop and edit materials for the course, deliver course content to students, participate in assessment and feedback processes for students, and respond to school and teaching team communications. You will also work collaboratively with primary instructors, other instructional team members, and UMSI staff (who help with administration and student advising/life functions) to ensure that students receive an excellent education and are aware of support services in the larger UM and UMSI communities. Coordination with other members of the instructional team to ensure daily/evening/weekend coverage for students will be expected.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science or a related field, such as Information, Computer Science, or Statistics
- Technical skills in git, server management, and other subjects related to the course
- Experience teaching in a higher education context
- Deep interest in improving pedagogy and collaboration to perform instructional best practices
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in Data Science or a related field, such as Information, Computer Science, or Statistics
- Demonstrated excellent teaching skills
- Current participation in professional associations
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
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.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. Review of applications will commence immediately. Offers will continue to be made until open teaching needs are met.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.