How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to apply to this online posting and upload a cover letter explaining your qualifications and approach to teaching, curriculum vitae (CV), and list of three professional references.

Summary

Job Description

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking applications for a LEO Lecturer I for the course HHS 100 ? Personal Health and Wellness for the 2023 Fall semester.  In this course, students will examine the core concepts, conceptual frameworks, and epidemiological data related to personal health and wellness. Students will learn to apply the scientific method to the systematic study of common health problems. Students will gain a better understanding of their own health-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors and learn strategies to manage their stress and improve their health and wellness. Multiple sections of this course are taught each term.  The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the content of the course, assignments, and textbook access are coordinated with the other course instructors. The Department requires continuity across all sections of this course. More information will be provided once an instructor is hired.

The position is for two 4-credit sections of HHS 100, for 50% effort during the Fall 2023 term but future teaching assignments for this course may be available consistent with the LEO collective bargaining agreement and departmental need. 

Desired Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications

Candidates should have a master's degree and/or an earned doctorate in health and wellness, health behavior, health education, or other health and human services discipline.  Experience with and a commitment to undergraduate online instruction is highly valued.

Additional Information

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. Faculty and students have the opportunity to collaborate across all three campuses in research and scholarly activity.  UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to more than 8,000 students from southeastern Michigan. UM-Dearborn is located ten miles west of Detroit and thirty-five miles east of Ann Arbor on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate.

Union Affiliation

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers Employee Organization (LEO). Currently this classification is considered exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Background Screening

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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

UM-EEO/AA Statement: The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multi-cultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.