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Summary

The Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan invites applications for Lecturer position in Mathematics for the Fall term (which runs from August 26-December 31, with classes ending on December 18).

The selected candidate will teach two sections of Math (Data, Functions, and Graphs-Precalculus) for a % appointment. These sections meet on MWF 8-10 and 10-12.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach a range of college level Precalculus and Calculus courses with an emphasis on concepts and applications over formulae and rote computation. Successful candidates will share the CSP Math faculty's student-centered, compassionate, and humanistic teaching approach and organize their classrooms as spaces of active, collaborative learning where rigor is balanced with support.

All CSP faculty are required to offer extended office hours, as well as additional hours for individualized instruction (conferences). All faculty must provide students with regular feedback on homework assignments and quizzes. Applicants for this position are also expected to interact with and provide feedback to CSP Academic Advisors regarding student academic progress during the term.

In their teaching and course materials, candidates are expected to employ equity-focused, inclusive, and accessible practices. Teaching qualifications, teaching experience, and evidence of outstanding teaching will determine the selection of a candidate. 

Who We Are

Forged out of three decades of organized, direct action led by the Black Action Movement (BAM), CSP is an academic unit and learning community of faculty, staff, and students representing all of U-M's undergraduate schools and colleges. As an advocate for the recruitment, matriculation, and persistence of minoritized student populations, CSP empowers students to engage in active learning and leadership in and beyond the university.

CSP provides comprehensive academic support to U-M students through LSA courses, holistic academic advising, academic and co-curricular programming, and peer-supported learning opportunities. A multidisciplinary academic unit representing the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and mathematics, CSP is committed to partnering with students to create a socially and educationally transformative experience with students. CSP's teaching mission is guided by the following principles: 

Knowledge production is a social practice built on mutual recognition, trust, and accountability  Accessible teaching practices benefit all students  Classrooms are sites of learning and personal growth  Intellectual growth is enhanced by a sense of belonging and community  Transparency is key to equitable teaching and learning

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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.

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