How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online UM application connected to this posting. Please upload one pdf including the following: 1) a cover letter explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, 2) a current curriculum vita
Job Summary
Anticipated term of appointment: Winter 2025 mini-course (Jan. 1- April 30, 2025)
Anticipated Effort: 22.22%
Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2025
The Organizational Studies program is seeking an individual to offer a course on people analytics in organizations. This course will explore key considerations and ethics of working with people data, provide fundamental data analytics skills to be able to manipulate and gather insights, and give students an opportunity to showcase how impactful people data can be through storytelling. Some of the key data questions that all organizations grapple with related to people include hiring, organizational structure and health, donor and nonprofit impact, and how Census data informs policy decisions at all levels of government. The class will include a combination of case study discussion and practical skill development in analytics tools.
This position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan 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.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Responsibilities*
The lecturer will teach an upper-level special topics course as a 2-credit course during Winter term 2025.
In addition to teaching and grading responsibilities, the instructor will be required to hold office hours for students, and provide appropriate syllabus and course materials electronically.
Required Qualifications*
Graduate degree in organizational studies or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience
Desired Qualifications*
The candidate must possess a degree in Organizational Studies/Behavior and have basic knowledge of organizational theory and experience in teaching/training.
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.
Contact Information
Melissa Eljamal, Chief Administrator
845 Weiser-1042
734-764-6811
Application Deadline
All applications for this position must be received by September 23, 2024.
Selection Process
Candidates will be evaluated by the Director of the Organizational Studies Program. Selection criteria include strong interest in the subject matter and experience with serving diverse student populations. Estimated date for offers to be extended: October 15, 2024. Applicants may request the status of their application from the program at any time.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.