How to Apply

Applicants should upload a letter of intent and curriculum vitae for initial review. Selected applicants will then be asked to submit three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and sample syllabi. Deadline to apply is June 14, 2023. An offer of employment will be extended no later than August 1, 2023. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit. 

Summary

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty comes from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University. 

The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Modern and Classical Languages invites applications for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins August 28, 2023, through December 31, 2023, for the Fall 2023 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 33% appointment for the Fall 2023 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching both in person, hybrid, and asynchronous/online modalities for the following Spanish language course: 

SPAN 101: Spanish Language and Culture I at 33% effort

Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointed for the Winter 2024 term. 

Required Qualifications*

• M.A. or Ph.D. in Spanish
• Native or near-native language proficiency
• At least five years of experience teaching Spanish at the post-secondary level
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college-level courses in Spanish

Desired Qualifications*

•         Demonstrated Expertise with the use of CANVAS (or any other online teaching platform)
•         Demonstrated Effectiveness in teaching Introductory Spanish at the College level
•         Demonstrated Effectiveness in teaching online Introductory Spanish at the College level.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan-Dearborn, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Office of Institutional Equity, 4901 Evergreen Road, Suite 1020, Administrative Services Building, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491, (313) 593-5190. For other University of Michigan information, call 734-764-1817.