Summary

The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Michigan has long been at the forefront of thoughtful teaching and online education. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and learner-centered Health Management & Policy Lecturer III (100% appointment) to join our team and contribute to our teaching mission. You will use your expertise in teaching and learning to provide an interactive and engaging experience for students enrolled in the School of Public Health Undergraduate program. This is a non-tenure track position, with a University Year appointment period (i.e., runs September 1 through May 31 each year).  This position will be full-time and we anticipate the candidate will begin August 26, 2024. We anticipate an offer will be made in May 2024 and is subject to the approval of the School of Public Health Executive Committee.

A Lecturer III role in the School of Public Health is a combination of teaching and administrative duties over the 9-month academic year with the possibility of an additional spring/summer appointment. The initial appointment period will be one (1) to four (4) years, and the appointment is renewable (based on programmatic need, funding, and performance).
You will report to the Health Management & Policy Department Chair.

Who We Are

About the Department of Health Management & Policy (HMP):

The position will be based in the Department of Health Management & Policy (HMP) at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health.  HMP has a longstanding reputation for its contributions to the design and improvement of health care and public health systems and has been ranked one of the top programs in the U.S. News and World Report rankings for over 20 years.  The Department and the School are committed to the University of Michigan Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan and encourage applications from faculty of color and women.

Why Work at Michigan?

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 including maternity (childbirth) and parental leave
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

• Teach courses in the School of Public Health undergraduate program, which includes prepping course materials, facilitating course sessions, holding office hours, and grading assignments, and assist in the HMP programs with advising.
• Courses to be taught can include the following:
     PUBHLTH 381: Public Health Systems: Achievements and Challenges
     PUBHLTH 384: Creating Change in Public Health
     PUBHLTH 410: Making Change: Public Health Policy Advocacy in Principle and Practice
     PUBHLTH 411: Making Change: Experiential Learning in Effective Public Health Policy Advocacy
     PUBHLTH Electives on various topics
    Other applicable courses as necessary
• Serve as an academic advisor to an assigned group of graduate students 
• Serve as an Applied Practice Experience and Integrated Learning Experience mentor to an assigned group of graduate students
• Participate in teaching and learning professional development activities 
• Participate in HMP faculty governance

Required Qualifications*

• MPH or PhD in Health Management & Policy, Public Health, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in the  content of courses we are looking to fill, including public health systems and advocacy, policy advocacy and change 
• 1 year of experience teaching at the college level

Desired Qualifications*

• 3+ years of college-level teaching experience with at least 1 year of experience teaching online
• Interest in developing and implementing anti-racist pedagogy
• Experience with curriculum development

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community. 

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.

Application Deadline

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

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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