LEO Lecturer I - SI 511 Design Justice
Job Description
How to Apply
Please upload all required documents as a combined attachment:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy which addresses teaching experience and ways you have encouraged inclusivity and diversity in the classroom. This statement should also highlight your experience with online education, if any, as a student and/or instructor.
- List three references which should include their contact information and your relationship with them
Job Summary
The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) invites applications for a part-time Lecturer I position. The successful candidate will join UMSI as a primary instructor for SI 511: Design Justice in the Spring/Summer 2026 term in Detroit, Michigan. This is a 3-credit graduate-level course focused on the intersection of user experience design and social justice issues. This will be a part-time position starting 5/1/2026 and ending 8/24/2026 with 25% effort. Applicants must be available for in-person instruction.
Who We Are
The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary school with five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant, and ethical solutions connecting people, information, and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and our interdisciplinary faculty spans such areas as data science, computational social science, human-computer interaction, social media, library and archival science, and digital curation. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information with technology to build a better world.
Responsibilities*
As a Lecturer I at UMSI, you will be the primary instructor for SI 511: Design Justice to be taught as an engaged learning class in Detroit, Michigan in the Spring/Summer 2026 term. The successful candidate will deliver course content to students, revise syllabi and materials, and provide student assessments including grading and feedback. You will also work collaboratively with UMSI administration and staff to ensure that students receive an excellent education and are aware of support services in the larger UM and UMSI communities.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree or higher in a related field, such as Information or Computer Science
- Experience teaching in a higher education setting
Desired Qualifications*
- PhD Preferred.
- Experience with User Experience Design methods and social justice research area.
- Demonstrated excellent teaching skills
- Deep interest in improving pedagogy and collaboration to perform instructional best practices
Modes of Work
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. Review of applications will commence immediately. Offers will continue to be made until open teaching needs are met.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Please upload all required documents as a combined attachment:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy which addresses teaching experience and ways you have encouraged inclusivity and diversity in the classroom. This statement should also highlight your experience with online education, if any, as a student and/or instructor.
- List three references which should include their contact information and your relationship with them
Job Summary
The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) invites applications for a part-time Lecturer I position. The successful candidate will join UMSI as a primary instructor for SI 511: Design Justice in the Spring/Summer 2026 term in Detroit, Michigan. This is a 3-credit graduate-level course focused on the intersection of user experience design and social justice issues. This will be a part-time position starting 5/1/2026 and ending 8/24/2026 with 25% effort. Applicants must be available for in-person instruction.
Who We Are
The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary school with five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant, and ethical solutions connecting people, information, and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and our interdisciplinary faculty spans such areas as data science, computational social science, human-computer interaction, social media, library and archival science, and digital curation. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information with technology to build a better world.
Responsibilities*
As a Lecturer I at UMSI, you will be the primary instructor for SI 511: Design Justice to be taught as an engaged learning class in Detroit, Michigan in the Spring/Summer 2026 term. The successful candidate will deliver course content to students, revise syllabi and materials, and provide student assessments including grading and feedback. You will also work collaboratively with UMSI administration and staff to ensure that students receive an excellent education and are aware of support services in the larger UM and UMSI communities.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree or higher in a related field, such as Information or Computer Science
- Experience teaching in a higher education setting
Desired Qualifications*
- PhD Preferred.
- Experience with User Experience Design methods and social justice research area.
- Demonstrated excellent teaching skills
- Deep interest in improving pedagogy and collaboration to perform instructional best practices
Modes of Work
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. Review of applications will commence immediately. Offers will continue to be made until open teaching needs are met.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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