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. 

The University of Michigan-Dearborn, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Office of Institutional Equity, 4901 Evergreen Road, Suite 1020, Administrative Services Building, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491, (313) 593-5190. For other University of Michigan information, call 734-764-1817.

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 to teach Intersections of Immigration and Criminal Justice, a 4 credit-hour course. The appointment will be effective January 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage up to 100% appointment. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching both in person, hybrid, and asynchronous/online modalities for the following Criminal Justice course:

CRJ 415/515: Restorative Justice, a 4 credit-hour course at 33.33% effort

This course explores the practice of restorative justice as it has been engaged in historical and contemporary criminal justice contexts. Topics addressed include the principles and philosophies underlying restorative justice, differences between retributive and restorative models, victim-offender dialogue, and offender reintegration. Students will be asked to think critically about restorative and retributive systems and to apply these concepts to develop their own approach to restorative justice. Students cannot receive credit for both CRJ 415 and CRJ 515.

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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