LEO Intermittent Lecturer – EDUC 215 NEW

How to Apply

Please attach a cover letter to your resume describing your qualifications and interest in the position. Applicants should specifically address their experience with teaching, global or cross-cultural education, experiential learning, and supporting students abroad. Applicants should also describe their professional commitment to educational equity and culturally sustaining approaches to teaching and learning.  A hiring decision will be made by December 1, 2026.

Job Summary

The Marsal Family School of Education seeks an intermittent lecturer to support EDUC 215: Exploring Education, a three-credit Education Studies course that includes an intensive study abroad experience. This is a 25% appointment, equating to roughly 10 hours per week.

EDUC 215 is designed for undergraduate students who are curious about education and interested in exploring teaching and learning through cross-cultural and experiential learning. Using education as a lens, students consider what may be universal about teaching and learning and what is shaped by local culture, identities, language, history, community, and geography.

The course emphasizes perspective-taking, culturally sustaining teaching practices, global and community-based education, and Indigenous education. Students learn through a combination of on-campus coursework and an immersive educational experience abroad that includes school and community visits, engagement with local educators, and collaboration with university faculty and students.

During the 2027 study abroad experience in Ecuador, students will explore educational and cultural contexts in Quito and surrounding areas and spend significant time collaborating with students and educators at Saminay, an Indigenous school in Otavalo. The course is designed to help students examine their own assumptions, learn from educational practices situated in another cultural context, and develop a deeper understanding of the relationships among education, culture, language, identity, community, and place.
 

Responsibilities*

Collaborate in Course and Study Abroad Planning

• Become knowledgeable about the goals, curriculum, assignments, and experiential learning components of EDUC 215.
• Collaborate with the lead faculty member in planning course sessions and preparing students for the study abroad experience.
• Help students develop the knowledge, dispositions, and expectations necessary to learn respectfully and responsibly within educational and community settings abroad.
• Contribute expertise related to global education, cross-cultural learning, culturally sustaining education, and experiential learning.
• Participate in planning and coordination related to the study abroad component.

Serve as an Instructor for EDUC 215

• Support instruction during pre-travel and post-travel class sessions.
• Facilitate student learning and reflection related to global education, perspective-taking, culturally sustaining teaching, Indigenous and community-based education, and educational practices across cultural contexts.
• Connect students’ experiences abroad to course concepts, readings, discussions, and assignments.
• Support students in examining assumptions and considering multiple perspectives about education, culture, language, identity, and community.
• Use course management systems and technology to effectively manage instructional and administrative responsibilities.

Support and Guide Students During the Study Abroad Experience

• Travel with students and faculty as part of the EDUC 215 study abroad program.
• Help guide students through an intensive experiential learning experience involving schools, universities, community organizations, and cultural and environmental sites.
• Facilitate reflection and discussion that help students make meaning of their experiences and connect observations to larger questions about education.
• Model culturally responsive and respectful engagement with local educators, students, community members, and institutional partners.
• Support students as they navigate unfamiliar cultural, linguistic, educational, and social environments.
• Work collaboratively with U-M faculty and international partners.
• Assist with student support, group leadership, and problem-solving that arise during international travel.

Teach, Mentor, and Evaluate Students

• Build supportive relationships with undergraduate students from a range of majors, backgrounds, and levels of experience with education.
• Facilitate thoughtful discussion and reflection about students’ experiences before, during, and after study abroad.
• Provide timely feedback on student work and participation.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding their progress, questions, and concerns.
• Collaborate with the lead faculty member regarding student learning, well-being, and course expectations.
• Maintain and submit appropriate records of student participation and performance.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduate degree in education or an education-related field.
• Recent successful teaching experience in PK-12, higher education, or another relevant educational setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in global education, international education, cross-cultural education, or a closely related area.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or teaching students abroad.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally sustaining and culturally responsive approaches to education.
• Ability to facilitate thoughtful reflection and perspective-taking related to culture, identity, language, community, and educational practice.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and respond effectively to student needs and unexpected situations within an international educational setting.
• Availability and ability to travel internationally with the program for the full study abroad period, March 6-14, 2027.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience designing, leading, or supporting faculty-led study abroad or other international experiential learning programs.
• Experience preparing undergraduate students for cross-cultural learning and facilitating reflection before, during, and after study abroad.
• Knowledge of experiential learning and place-based, community-based, or Indigenous education.
• Experience working collaboratively with schools, universities, educators, or community organizations abroad.
• Experience teaching, leading, or supporting students in unfamiliar cultural and educational contexts.
• Spanish-language proficiency and/or experience working effectively across linguistic differences.
• Experience teaching or mentoring undergraduate students who are exploring education but are not necessarily enrolled in a teacher certification program.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and to approaching international education from a stance of curiosity, humility, reciprocity, and respect for local knowledge and expertise.
   

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

EDUC 215 includes both on-campus instruction and required international travel.

Pre-travel class meetings are scheduled from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on January 26, February 9, and February 23, 2027.

The study abroad component will take place March 6-14, 2027.

A post-travel class meeting will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on April 6, 2027.

The instructor must also be available for course planning and coordination meetings prior to travel and for student support and instructional responsibilities associated with the study abroad experience.

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.