Position Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a full time Lecturer III position to begin August 26, 2024. This is a non-tenure track position with a university year appointment (i.e. runs September 1 through May 31 each year). The initial appointment period will be three years and the appointment may be renewed (based on programmatic need, funding, and performance). The appointment is subject to final approval by the college.

 Responsibilities:

A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester, or the equivalent in administrative and/or service duties. Lecturer III positions in mathematics carry a teaching load of two courses per semester as well as a significant administrative responsibility. In particular, this position will support the management of the Department’s Math Learning Center (MLC), including walk-in tutoring (Math Lab) and testing (Mastery Assessment) centers, as well as associated training of undergraduate and graduate students working in the Learning Center. A substantial fraction of the teaching responsibilities will be concentrated in our introductory program.

 Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have a doctorate in Mathematics prior to the start date of the position and have substantial experience teaching mathematics at the collegiate level. Criteria for selection and renewal include excellence in classroom teaching, demonstrated administrative skill, and the ability to work productively with faculty and staff in our department.

 How to Apply:

Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence and administrative skill (teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi-limit of 2), a diversity statement, and at least three (3) letters of reference addressing the applicant’s suitability for the position. Application materials should preferably be submitted electronically through the AMS website MathJobs.org. Alternatively, applications may be sent to: Lecturer Evaluation and Hiring Committee, University of Michigan, Department of Mathematics, 2074 East Hall, 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1043.

 Contact Information:

Inquiries may be made by e-mail to math-fac-search@umich.edu. More detailed information regarding the Department may be found on our website: lsa.umich.edu/math/.

 Application Deadline:

Applications will be considered on a continuing basis but candidates are urged to apply by December 15, 2023.

 U-M EEO/AA Statement/Background Screening/Union Affiliation:

Offers for this appointment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. 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.