Job Description

How to Apply

The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan invite individuals to apply for the position of Lecturer Intermittent. Applications are welcomed and encouraged regardless of background and identity. Individuals with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are particularly encouraged to apply. To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. The following materials must be submitted as part of the application:  

Please contact Nicole Rutherford, [email protected], if you have any questions.

This position is subject to the terms of the LEO bargaining agreement. The full LEO contract can be found here.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will be expected to teach our EAS 687 - Landscape Planning studio to MLA graduate students during the 2025 Winter semester.  Class convenes Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 9a -11:40a, and is taught in the third floor Landscape Architecture studios located in the Dana Building on the campus of the University of Michigan.  
 

EAS 687 "Landscape Planning" is a four-credit course that concentrates on the theory and method of modeling the ecological, climatic, hydrological, and social systems of landscape. Specifically, it focuses on utilizing computing tools to conduct quantitative spatial analysis of landscape factors including land cover, topography, socioeconomics, hydrology, etc. It acquaints students with knowledge and skills of how spatial information can be collected, analyzed, and then combined to generate maps and models that allow stakeholders, planners and design professionals to both investigate and generate land planning alternatives. 

The objectives of the course are:

Mission Statement

SEAS's mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth's resources and the achievement of a sustainable and just society.  Through research, education, and outreach, the faculty, staff, and students are devoted to generating knowledge and developing policies, techniques, and skills to help practitioners manage and conserve environmental resources to meet the full range of human needs on a sustainable basis.

SEAS is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communication, discourages and genuinely responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.

Responsibilities*

This course enrolls approximately 25 students and is supported by 1 0.25 Graduate Student Instructor (i.e., 10 hours of support/week/semester). This position requires in-person teaching, remote instruction will not be available. The expected percentage of effort for this course is 33%.
 

Required 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.

Additional Information

Selected candidates will be contacted and interviewed remotely. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2025.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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