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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 position at 100% effort for the Spring 2025 term. This appointment is scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025 and end on June 25, 2025.

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.

Course: PHYSICS/BIOPHYS 151: Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory I and PHYSICS/BIOPHYS 251: Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory II

Course Objectives: Fundamental Physics for the Life Sciences I & II explore physics principles that are ubiquitous in the life sciences. Biology, chemistry, and medicine will provide our guiding motivation and context for exploring first-semester physics topics including energy, mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. These topics will be covered in the depth and manner in which they appear on the MCAT and in life science courses. In line with this, students will also learn to use quantitative reasoning, develop mathematical models, and engage in scientific dialogue with a diverse group of future scientists and healthcare professionals. This course examines physical concepts through biological examples and consists of both interactive lectures and studio meetings to facilitate student learning and enhance student performance. The accompanying lab courses, BIOPHYSICS/PHYSICS 151 and BIOPHYSICS/PHYSICS 251, are twice weekly two-hour meetings designed to introduce students to experimental methods in science. Students make observations, analyze their data and compare their results to predictions based on theory.  BIOPHYSICS/PHYSICS 151 is focused on understanding the principles of classical mechanics.  BIOPHYSICS/PHYSICS 251 is focused on understanding the principles of electricity and magnetism, including light and wave phenomena.

This lecturer will teach one lab section each of PHYSICS/BIOPHYS 151: Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory I and PHYSICS/BIOPHYS 251: Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory II. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Setting up the course Canvas pages and basic Gradescope pages
• Editing course documents (course policy, lab manuals, etc.)
• Setting up documents for GSIs to fill out availability (mini-lecture sign up, make-up room availability, etc.)
• Drafting welcome messages to GSIs and students
• Going over some of the labs to prepare for teaching and leading the GSI meetings
• Assisting GSIs with instructional/grading matters that arise
• Handling grade grievances for the courses

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Biophysics, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field  and must have experience teaching introductory Physics. The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicants education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position. Qualified candidates should be fluent in the area of expertise and exhibit evidence of excellent teaching skills.

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.

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: physics-ssm@umich.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is 4/21/25.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than 4/25/25.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.