How to Apply
Please upload a cover letter and resume as one document. The cover letter should address your qualifications and interest in the position.
Responsibilities*
- Planning and teaching the identified sessions
- Consulting and meeting regularly with other program faculty and staff, formally and informally; virtually and/or in person
- Participating in occasional instructor professional development
- Providing timely feedback on student work
- Evaluating and grading student work
- Holding regular office hours; virtually and/or in person
Required Qualifications*
- Successful teaching and/or facilitation experience with children and youth
- Record of successful teaching experience with preservice teachers or transferable equivalent, such as leading teacher professional development and/or comparable post-secondary teaching experiences; and
- Graduate degree in an education program or education-related field; and
- Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and software programs for collaborative work (e.g. Google docs, Box, etc.)
Desired Qualifications*
- Prior work with teacher preparation programs
- Experience managing demands and expectations from multiple stakeholders (e.g. teaching interns, university faculty and administration)
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.
Additional Information
The individual working in this position needs to be available and able to teach one section of undergraduate students during winter 2027 term from January 1-April 30, working 25% effort.
Selection criteria include:
- Knowledge of theories and practices related to school-based inequality, disruption of exclusionary school-based routines and norms, design and enactment of inclusionary school-based routines and norms.
- Training and evidence of skill in large group teaching and facilitation
- Expertise and experience in leading inter group dialogue and navigating sensitive conversations
- Knowledge of the curriculum of the undergraduate teacher education programs
The offer of appointment is expected to be made by the department by December 18, 2026.
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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.