LEO Lecturer I—POL 411/PUB 511 U.S. State and Local Government - College of Arts, Sciences, and Education - Hybrid

Description

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 January 8 through April 30, 2025.  The position requires teaching a 3-credit hour course POL 411/PUB 511 US State and Local Government. This course is a combined upper division undergraduate and graduate level course and covers US state and local political institutions and policy formation, federalism, and local problems, policies and politics.  The course is scheduled to be taught in the hybrid (in person, and synchronous class meetings) format, with class meetings on Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm. The instructor must have materials appropriate to teaching in this setting. The budget for this position is for the winter 2025 term only.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

 Desired Qualifications

Formal training in political science and experience in teaching at post-secondary level is required.

Application Instructions

How to Apply

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: 

Example: Rhonda Broadworth, Administrative Assistant, College of Arts, Sciences & Education, 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/

 

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