Lecturer I

The Department of Philosophy is looking to hire two (2) to three (3) part-time Lecturers in the Winter 2025 term to lead discussion sections for faculty-led lectures. For more information about our course offerings, please check the LSA Course Catalog. This is a non-tenure track position offered for one term only.

Responsibilities: Instruct discussion sections for one or more faculty led courses and:

• Attend all lectures and exams for the course. (Exam times TBD.)

• Hold at least 2 office hours each week.

• Grade assignments, per lead faculty instruction.

• Meet weekly with the lead instructor and respond promptly to emails.

All job responsibilities will be conducted on-site and in-person. 

Required Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have an advanced degree in Philosophy, a range of instructional expertise in moral philosophy, ethical theory, cognitive science, applied ethics, or related subjects, and demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the college/university level.  Applicants will be selected based upon demonstrated subject matter expertise, demonstrated excellence in teaching experience at college/university level, and departmental needs.

Contact Information: Carson Maynard, Graduate Coordinator: [email protected] 

Selection Process: All application materials must be emailed to [email protected] and received by 11:59pm on the closing date of the posting. Applications are reviewed, and decisions made, based on each applicant’s knowledge, experience, and past teaching record. 

Decision-Making Process: The course instructor will make the hiring decisions in consultation with the Department Chair. Offers will be extended by December 5, 2024.

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.