LEO Lec I - EDM 100 Problem Solving for College Students - College of Arts, Sciences & Education - (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 a 3-credit hour undergraduate course.

EDM 100 - Problem Solving for College Students In this course students acquire and internalize mathematical problem-solving strategies as they solve a wide variety of puzzles and brainteasers. Techniques include drawing diagrams, making systematic lists, and eliminating possibilities; pattern and relation recognition; modeling problems in multiple formats and solving in various ways, including algebra. In addition emphasis is placed on developing mathematical mindset and builds from the idea that all people can learn math.

The course is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 to 9:10 AM (this cannot change). Instruction will be delivered at an area high school to students in an early college program. The budget for this position is for fall terms only.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Prospective candidates should minimally possess a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education, mathematics, or have a mathematics teaching certificate and relevant experience.. Evidence of relevant teaching experience is required.

 Desired Qualifications

A masters degree in mathematics education, mathematics, or similar is preferred. Graduate work must have been completed within an accredited program.

Application Instructions

How to Apply

 

Please send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching experience/interest, teaching philosophy, 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