Lecturer I

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per academic year (three in the Fall and three in the Winter term)
• Develop course curricula in consultation with the DAAS Director of Undergraduate Studies
• Oversee course graders when applicable
• Hold regular office hours for student support
• Manage course planning, grading, and the appropriate use of classroom technology

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant field or ABD (All But Dissertation) status by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated experience teaching courses with variable styles of delivery
• Cutting-edge and contemporary knowledge in the field of African American Studies or related disciplines
• Ability to teach large-enrollment undergraduate courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses at the intersections of Afro-Diasporic Studies, slavery studies, popular culture, new media, film and media studies, legal studies, critical technology studies, or environmental humanities

About the Company

The Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS) at the University of Michigan is a vibrant academic unit dedicated to the study of the lives, experiences, cultures, histories, and societies of peoples of African descent. Our curricula and research span the arts, humanities, and social sciences, fostering an interdisciplinary community of scholars and educators.