In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website. All materials are to be combined into a single pdf document and uploaded as one document through the University of Michigan job application website. Applicants must include with this application the following materials:
1) A curriculum vitae and cover letter that clearly states courses the applicant would be able to teach.
2) Teaching statement/philosophy
3) A diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement (there may be some overlap with your teaching philosophy)
4) Evidence of teaching excellence (teaching evaluations, etc.)
5) Applicants must arrange for two letters of recommendation. At least one of the recommendations should preferably comment on your teaching record. If letters of recommendation cannot be included as part of the single document uploaded through the UM job application website, have the letters of recommendation sent to theab@umich.edu

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position to lead discussion sections at 33% effort for the Fall 2024 Term.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 26, 2024 and end December 31, 2024.

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 include attending lectures, leading/teaching 3 individual discussion sections, attending weekly meetings with instructor, hold weekly office hours, grade assignments, 
COMM 221 - Quantitative Skills for Communication Studies
Lecture: MW 1-2:30pm
Discussion sections: Thursday 12-1, 1-2, 2-3

This course explores the basic principles of scientific research. Students explore different ways scientific studies are designed, quantitative data collection methods, and data analysis related to mass communication. We explore a variety of techniques and assess assumptions researchers make in these techniques. Students learn to recognize what can and cannot be concluded in our examinations. These skills will also help when encountering scientific information in real-world settings.

Applicants must have earned a Master's of Ph.D. in Communication Studies, or a related field, prior to the beginning of the appointment. Candidates should have a proven teaching record of excellence. 

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: Thea at theab@umich.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is July 12, 2024.

The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
The department expects to make an offer by July 31, 2024.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

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