Instructor - History jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website and upload a current CV.

The chair of the hiring committee is Derek Peterson, Associate Chair of the History Department.

Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of History at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 33% effort for the Fall Term 2024 and Winter Term 2025. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 26, 2024 and end on April 30, 2025.

Mission Statement

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.

Responsibilities*

Duties of this position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.

The successful applicant will teach History 329, Topics in History: The Global South During the Cold War in Fall 2024 and History 230, HU Topics in History: Palestine in the World in January 2025.

Required Qualifications*

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in history or a closely related field. The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how well the applicants 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.

Desired Qualifications*

Additional requirements include demonstrated successful teaching experience and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate students.

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.

Contact Information

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: history-assocchair@umich.edu

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2024. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than July 1, 2024. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.