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In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website. All application materials should be uploaded as one single file. A complete dossier includes a letter of application explaining your qualification and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to these values through teaching, mentoring, service, or engagement (there may be some overlap or combined with your teaching statement). 

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 33.33% effort for the Fall 2024 term to teach SEAS 501: an advanced undergraduate-graduate level class in advanced Khmer language. This appointment is scheduled to begin on September 23, 2024 and end on December 31, 2024.

Course Title(s): CSEAS 501 - Advanced Khmer Language

Duties of this Lecturer I positions are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.  Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Native speaker of Khmer. Masters in education, language pedagogy, or a related field.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position.  Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Teaching experience at the college/university level is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with current social, political, and cultural issues in Cambodia and are able to advise graduate students. 

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 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.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to the hiring manager at  ii.Asia.Centers.Manager@umich. edu

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is September 5, 2024.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than September 6, 2024.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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