Job Description

How to Apply

Applicants should upload a letter of intent and curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy for initial review. Selected applicants will then be asked to submit three references, a teaching statement. Deadline to apply is October 30, 2024.  An offer of employment will be extended no later than November 30, 2024. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit. 

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. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

Job Summary

UM-Dearborn, College of Arts, Sciences and Letters invites applications for the position of a part-time Lecturer in the Criminology, Law, and Criminal Justice Program for Winter 2025, January 1, 2025 through April 30, 2024. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching both in person, hybrid, and asynchronous/online modalities for the following Criminal Justice course:

CRJ 417/517: Crimmigration: Intersections of Immigration and Criminal Justice, a 4 credit-hour course at 33.33% effort

This course explores the intersection(s) of the criminal justice and immigration systems with special attention to race, class, and gender. It covers the evolution of American immigration policy and its application, the criminalization of immigrants, immigrant offending and victimization, the policing of immigrant communities, and the immigrant experience in the United States. Students cannot receive credit for both CRJ 417 and CRJ 517. 

Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointment for the Fall 2025 term. 

Why Work at Michigan?

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn offers high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty members come from respected universities and doctoral programs, achieve excellence in research and teaching, and participate actively in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University. 

The campus is set within 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural living options within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Required Qualifications*

JD, master's degree, or PhD in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or a related field

Desired Qualifications*

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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