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The Psychology Program in the Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL), invites applicants for a three-year Lecturer III position in Psychology starting August 2023. This position will teach courses in Cognitive Psychology, Statistics, and Introduction to Psychology. The position involves teaching three courses in the fall terms at 75% effort and three courses in the winter terms at 75% effort. Additionally, the position involves a service component of 25% effort each fall and winter semesters consisting of providing quantitative assistance/education to psychology students. Specifically, the applicant will: serve as a statistics tutor for quantitative courses (e.g., statics, research methods); help set up students' questionnaires in Qualtrics; and assist students in the creation on the MTurk platform.
Preference will be given to individuals with experience teaching courses in Cognitive Psychology, Statistics and Introduction to Psychology, and to individuals familiar with Qualtrics and crowdsourcing platforms (e.g. MTurk, Prime Panels). A PhD degree or ABD and prior teaching experience is required.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. We are a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education primarily to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Faculty and students have the opportunity to collaborate across all three campuses in research and scholarly activity. University of Michigan-Dearborn is located 10 minutes west of Detroit and 40 minutes east of Ann Arbor. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate.
CASL seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The university is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. The university does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Qualifications
DESIRED QUALFICATIONS
Applicants must have either a PhD or an ABD with prior teaching experience in at least two of the following areas: Cognitive Psychology, Statistics, and Introduction of Psychology. Applicants with familiarity with Qualtrics and crowdsourcing platforms (e.g. MTurk, Prime Panels) are preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ABD and teaching experience in at least two of these areas: Cognitive Psychology, Statistics and Introduction to Psychology.
SELECTION CRITERIA
We will only consider applicants with a PhD degree or ABD who also has prior teaching experience in at least two of the following areas: Cognitive Psychology, Statistics, and Introduction to Psychology.
Prior teaching experience, especially experience teaching multiple courses simultaneously, will be preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with strong letters of recommendation. Our selection committ4ee will have a Zoom interview with a short list of candidates in which we will ask questions about teaching experience, familiarity with Qualtrics and crowdsourcing platforms, and experience teaching multiple courses simultaneously.
UNION AFFILIATION
This position is covered under the collection 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.
U-M COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter and current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three (3) references. Please upload your applications to this positing. Priority will be given to those who apply before February 24, 2023. However, applications received after this date will be considered until the position if filled. The expected date of an offer of appointment is April 1, 2023. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Michigan-Dearborn shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The University’s Non-Discrimination statement provides contact information for filing a complainant and the University’s Title IX Statement.
