LEO Lecturer I

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter, CV or resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Summary

The Anthropology Program in the Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) invites applicants for a one semester Lecturer I position in Anthropology, starting July 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024, to teach one section of ANTH 430 (Medical Anthropology). This class is listed as 100% online, asynchronously using the Canvas LMS platform. It is a 4 credit, upper level class, with a maximum anticipated enrollment of approximately 30 students . Applications will be accepted through May 13, 2024.

This course is a comprehensive examination of the cultural factors that play a role in illnesses and healing.

Students will explore and evaluate different perspectives concerning the causes of disease, the prevention and treatment of illness, ways of healing, modern biomedicine, and medical/healthcare systems.

All offered courses are subject to enrollment.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan.

We are a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education primarily to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students.

Faculty and students have the opportunity to collaborate across all three campuses in research and scholarly activity. University of Michigan-Dearborn is located ten minutes west of Detroit and forty minutes east of Ann Arbor. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate.

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. The university does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Required Qualifications*

A PhD degree is required in-hand by the start of classes on July 1, 2024.

Desired Qualifications*

Ph.

D degree with Experience teaching and researching in the area of medical anthropology and prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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