Job Details

The University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint) is a comprehensive urban university of diverse learners and scholars committed to advancing our local and global communities. In the University of Michigan tradition, we value excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, student centeredness and engaged citizenship. Situated in the heart of east-central Michigan, UM-Flint Education programs provide students with unique community engagement opportunities that cross between metropolitan and rural areas.

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The Psychology Program at the University of Michigan–Flint seeks innovative and enthusiastic applicants who hold at least a master’s degree or ABD PhD with a dissertation defense by December 2024 in experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, biopsychology, or neuropsychology, for a Lecturer III position starting winter 2025 semester. This will be a one and a half year appointment (Winter-Fall-Winter) with the possibility of renewal for at least two years, pending successful evaluation over the first year.

Responsibilities

Candidate should be prepared to teach the following courses: PSY 100 - Principles of Psychology, PSY 319 - Principles of Research Design, PSY 317 - Cognitive Psychology, and PSY 316 - Biological Psychology, as well as other courses in their area of expertise. Courses will be assigned based on program needs. The candidate must be willing to develop and teach courses both in person and online, and to teach off-campus courses. Demonstrated commitment and success serving diverse student populations similar to that at the University of Michigan-Flint, including high school students, is expected. Candidate is expected to provide service to the program, department, college, and the university on standing and ad-hoc committees, as well as advise/mentor students as assigned/appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have at least a master’s degree or ABD PhD with a dissertation defense by December 2024 in experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, biopsychology, or neuropsychology
• A strong history of teaching excellence in research methods, cognitive psychology, biopsychology, and/or neuropsychology
• The successful candidate will also be willing and able to teach across modes and locations (in-person and online).
• Successful candidates will demonstrate ability, willingness and interest in advising/mentoring students both in-person and online
• Demonstrated commitment and success serving diverse student populations similar to that at the University of Michigan-Flint, including high school students, is expected

How to Apply

The University of Michigan-Flint utilizes Interfolio for all faculty positions.

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for three references
4. Sample university-level syllabi (preferably with candidate listed as instructor of record)
5. Student course evaluations
6. Peer observations (if available)

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information Contact

Please direct inquiries regarding the position to the Assistant to the Dean, Brett Dennis, at dennisbr@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. 

For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

The University of Michigan-Flint’s DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint 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 for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Hybrid:

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements. 

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 here.

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.

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. 

The LEO contract can be view at https://www.leounion.org/contracts

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.