How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must do the following:

• Complete the online application through the umjobs.org website.
• Email the following application materials as a single PDF to csp-hiring@umich.edu:

• Cover letter that contextualizes submitted materials and connects the candidate's teaching practice with the representative documents included in this portfolio (1 page). The cover letter should be addressed to "Members of the Search Committee."
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including how diversity, accessibility, and inclusion are incorporated into the candidate's work as a teacher (maximum of 2 pages).
• Teaching evaluations
  • up to three years of teaching evaluations (if not on file with CSP), including quantitative and qualitative data. Please contextualize these evaluations with a brief narrative or response
• Evidence of effective teaching. For example, a candidate might wish to submit:
  • an introductory discussion of a key precalculus concept (such as exponential functions) or Calculus I concept (such as the derivative at a point) using the "rule of four"- i.e. tables, graphs, words, and formulas.
  • worksheets, project descriptions, and other examples of innovative teaching

Application review will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Summary

The Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Mathematics for either the Fall 2024 term (which runs from August 26-December 31, with classes ending on December 18) or the 2024-2025 academic year (August 26-April 30).

The selected candidate will teach Math 105 (Data, Functions, and Graphs-Precalculus) and/or Math 115 (Calculus 1) for a 100% appointment. In CSP, a 100% appointment is a 2-2 load (2 classes each semester with 12 contact hours each week), 6 hours of office hours each week, and additional student support. Review of applications will begin on June 30 and continue until the position is filled.

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 throughout the term.

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

Who We Are

Additional Information About Our Program

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 3000 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

Learn more about CSP at www.lsa.umich.edu/csp.

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree (or higher) in Mathematics or related discipline.
• At least two years of experience teaching mathematics.
• A demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, inclusive, and accessible teaching practices, as well as an ability to work effectively with (a devoted community of) faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications*

A minimum of 2 years teaching a rigorous concept and applications-based version of Precalculus and Calculus I such as the courses offered at the U-M. Experience designing and implementing DEI-focused pedagogies through inquiry-based learning activities and hands-on projects on real-world topics. A facility with integral and multivariable Calculus in service of building meaningful bridges between students' current and future studies.

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.

Decision Making Process

Application review will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis. Our expected date of decision is May 13.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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