LEO Lecturer II - Yoruba Classes

About the role

Description The Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS) in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan invites applications for  an academic year Lecturer II position to teach Elementary Yoruba, Intermediate Yoruba, and Advanced Yoruba in the Fall 2025 and the Winter 2026 terms. This position may be renewed dependent on performance and funding availability.  This is not a tenure track position. Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to teach lower-division language courses; must exhibit a willingness to devote extra time and effort to students outside class via additional office hours for individualized instruction (conferences); must provide students with regular performance feedback, devote some time to teaching critical thinking and language workshops in the classroom and provide students with weekly in-class and out of class language assignments.Applicants for this position are also expected to interact with and provide feedback to the DAAS Curriculum Committee, as appropriate, regarding student academic progress (or lack thereof) throughout the term. Teaching qualifications, teaching experience and evidence of outstanding teaching will determine the selection of a candidate. Qualifications Master’s degree and experience teaching undergraduates required.  Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in the Yoruba language and prior teaching experience. Application Instructions In addition to applying online via this portal, p lease apply and upload a CV to the UM online application portal at -Language classes. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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."