LEO Lecturer I - College of Arts, Sciences and Education - POL 120 US National Government and Politics (Onsite)

Description

Responsibilities

Minimum salary for this position is $6,375. The University of Michigan-Flint invites applications for a part-time faculty position at the Lecturer I level for the period of August 25 through December 13, 2025. The position requires teaching multiple sections of 3-credit hour undergraduate course POL 120 US National Government and Politics. This course is an introductory US Politics course and covers US political institutions, constitutional rights, and political behavior.

 Two sections of the course are to be taught face-to-face in Grand Blanc High Schools to dual-enrolled students. The instructor must have materials appropriate to teaching in this setting. The budget for this position is for the Fall 2025 term only.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Prospective candidates should minimally possess a master’s degree in political science. Graduate work must have been completed within an accredited program. Evidence of relevant teaching experience is required.

Desired Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in teaching political science at the undergraduate and at the secondary levels.

Application Instructions

Please send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching experience/interest, and contact information for three references. Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio.  

Additional Information Contact

Rhonda Broadworth, Administrative Assistant, at rbrdwrth@umich.edu

Why Work for UM-Flint

 

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

 

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses.  Information can be found at:

https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ 

 

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

 

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence.  Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department.  Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes