How to Apply
The Program in the Environment (PitE) in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and the School of Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan invites individuals to apply for the position of LEO Lecturer Intermittent to co-teach one course in the Winter 2025 term: ENVIRON 302 Sustainability and Michigan Athletics. Applications are welcomed and encouraged regardless of background and identity.
To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. In addition, please submit the following application materials as one PDF document along with your application on the UM Jobs site.
- Cover letter expressing interest in teaching the course
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness such as copies of teaching evaluations
- List of at least 3 references including contact information.
- Please use this format to name the file: lastname.firstname.CV.PDF
Please contact Nicole Rutherford, [email protected], if you have any questions.
This position is subject to the terms of the LEO bargaining agreement. The full LEO contract can be found at https://hr.umich.edu/sites/default/files/um-leo_lecturers_collective_bargaining_agreement_2024-2028_-_final_0.pdf.
Job Summary
The Program in the Environment (PitE) in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan seeks a candidate for a part-time LEO Lecturer Intermittent position to co-teach one of our courses:
ENVIRON 302 - Sustainability and Michigan Athletics
This is a non-tenure track position offered for the Winter 2025 term only.
PitE is an interdisciplinary program that blends foundational knowledge, skills, and practices from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities/culture towards an integrated analysis of environmental and sustainability issues facing society at all scales and approaches to address and adapt to the associated challenges.
We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.
This course offers an introduction to the intersection of sport, sustainability, and consulting. We will start with an overview of multiple frameworks for sustainability assessments in sport - materiality, emissions tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Then we will focus on various cases of sports organizations working to address sustainability challenges. We will explore what the University of Michigan has done with respect to sustainability in Athletics and consider future efforts for improvement. Finally, student teams will complete applied projects for focal sports organizations to develop recommendations for more sustainable operations, facilities, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout this course, my goal is to provide students with an understanding of a variety of activities that corporations take to address sustainability challenges with a specific focus on sport, and to help students develop the skills to critically analyze these activities and build recommendations for improvement.
Mission Statement
SEAS's mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth's resources and the achievement of a sustainable and just society. Through research, education, and outreach, the faculty, staff, and students are devoted to generating knowledge and developing policies, techniques, and skills to help practitioners manage and conserve environmental resources to meet the full range of human needs on a sustainable basis.
SEAS is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communication, discourages and genuinely responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and 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 with immediate vesting (Confirm position is eligible)
- 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 at https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/benefits-enrollment/benefits-enrollment-eligibility
Responsibilities*
Duties and responsibilities for this lecturer position are to work with the other instructor to teach weekly seminars, bridge with external experts, and facilitate team processes and work on projects.
The lecturer will have primary responsibility for grading and feedback on assignments, status updates with teams, and managing Canvas. The lecturer and other instructor will collaborate, in partnership with external experts, to scope group projects, support team dynamics, and shape class lecturers and discussions.
The individual would be expected to hold office hours and handle all routine matters related to instruction.
This position requires in-person teaching, remote instruction will not be available. However, office hours can be held remotely.
Required Qualifications*
- Accredited MS degree in an environmental, social science, or equivalent field.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and promoting student success.
Desired Qualifications*
- Minimum of one year of instructional experience in a college or university setting.
- Minimum of one year of work experience in management, consulting, or environmental sciences.
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.
Additional Information
All application materials must be submitted no later than December 29, 2024. Selected candidates will be contacted and interviewed remotely after the new year. We expect to make an offer of employment no later than January 7, 2025. The anticipated start date for this position is January 17, 2025. Due to the lateness of this posting actual start date will be after the beginning of term but the appointment will be backdated so it runs with the regular term dates of 1/1/25-4/30/25 as required by the LEO contract.
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.