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LEO Intermittent Lecturer - OS 410 Fall 2024

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How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document). In addition, please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to:[email protected] ( lisafein@umich.edu) .

Additionally, please provide a brief diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement.

Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Organizational Studies Program at the University of Michigan invite applications for an Intermittent LEC I position at 50% effort for the Fall Term 2024 . This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 26, 2024 and end on December 31, 2024.

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.

Course Description

Course Title(s): ORGSTUDY 410 Advanced Research Methods

Course Objectives: This course focuses on the use of social science research methods to study organizations, organizational processes, and organizational behavior. The course provides and introduction to interview, observational, and survey methods, while also highlighting data analysis and communication skills. The primary purpose of the class is to provide you with an actionable toolkit of research methods that can be used to uncover organizational challenges and recommend

potential changes. The secondary purpose of the class is to make you a more informed consumer of

Research.

This hands-on course emphasizes learning by doing. Students will learn how to conduct organizational research from start to finish. Teams of students will be charged with finding a focal organization and carrying out a field research project there. I expect that each project will provide students with an opportunity to experience an in-depth study that includes utilizing appropriate interview, observational, and survey data collection techniques; planning and conducting data analysis; interpreting data; and communicating the results in written and oral presentations. Class sessions will be a mix of lecture, discussion, and team-based activities.

Readings will provide students with an overview of a variety of scientific research methods, as well as introductions to some excellent and not-so- excellent examples of these methods in action. The

assignments have been designed to help develop research skills and apply them to a field

research project. Fridays will provide an opportunity to dive deeper into topics introduced earlier

in the week, as well as for teams to move their projects forward.

The primary goals of this course are to:

• Develop and enhance a personal toolkit of actionable knowledge and skills.

• Gain a deeper understanding of the process of conducting social scientific research inorganizations.

• Complete a field research project that will have a positive impact on students and the focal organizations.

Responsibilities*

Duties of this Intermittent LEC I position are expected to include support of the main instructor teaching ORGSTUDY 410, teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours (see a more detailed description of the course and a list of responsibilities below). A typical full-time (100% effort) load for an Intermittent Lec I position in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester. Full-time and part-time positions are available

Advanced Research Methods in Organizational Studies (OS 410) is a capstone course taken by each cohort of OS majors in their senior year. The enrollment is approximately 50 students. The course combines a basic research methods course with a hands-on learning experience that requires students to work in teams to study an organization in the Ann Arbor area.

The lecturer would be responsible for attending lectures, preparing for and holding a 1-hour weekly section for all 50 students, holding office hours, answering emails, meeting with the primary instructor on a weekly basis, preparing for section, and grading student work. There are 15 graded assignments for this course, some submitted by each student individually, others are team submissions. Because each assignment builds on the ones preceding it, it is imperative that students receive detailed, qualitative feedback on all the work they submit.

Hours Responsibilities 3Attendance at lecture

2Prep and teach section. Instructors will spend time reviewing material from the week and occasionally present new material.2Office Hours: Students in this class attend office hours frequently. The material is very new to them and OS students often request feedback on assignments before they are submitted, as are extremely motivated to perform well. Furthermore, each team invariably faces challenges as they search for, and work with, organizations in the Ann Arbor area. Students will also go to the lecturer with group conflicts and issues that arise from working on a group project..5Responding to emails. For the reason above, there are numerous emails to respond to each day..75

Meet with primary instructor at least once each week to discuss progress, grading, etc.9Grading 15 assignments including 6 (x50) individual assignments and 9 (x15) team assignments.

Required Qualifications*

Individual with a completed Masters or PhD in sociology, psychology, or related social science or professional field. Must have training in social science research methods, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Experience in project-based classes preferred. Work experience in project or consulting-based work is also preferred. Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to respond quickly to student and instructor requests.

Desired Qualifications*

Someone with experience and comfort working with focal organizations of different types (eg. businesses, non-profits, etc.); work experience in consulting, management, or education; and experience with field research in organizations. Someone who enjoys teaching, who likes undergraduate students, and who has good interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: [email protected]

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is July 12, 2024. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 2, 2024. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

251003

Working Title

LEO Intermittent Lecturer - OS 410 Fall 2024

Job Title

LEO Intermittent Lecturer

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Organizational Studies

Posting Begin/End Date

6/28/2024 - 7/13/2024

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers

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