LEO Lecturer I - SI 540 Privacy in Information Technology

How to ApplyPlease upload your Curriculum Vitae or Resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position as one document. Who We AreThe School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary school with five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant, and ethical solutions connecting people, information, and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and our interdisciplinary faculty spans such areas as data science, computational social science, human-computer interaction, social media, library and archival science, and digital curation. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information ? with technology ? to build a better world.Job SummaryThe University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) invites applications for a part-time LEO Lecturer I position. The successful candidate will join UMSI as a primary instructor for SI 540 Privacy in Information Technology in the Winter 2027 semester. This is a 3-credit graduate-level course. This will be a part-time position starting 1/1/2027 and ending 4/30/2027 with 25% effort. Applicants must be available for in-person instruction on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus. Responsibilities*As a Lecturer I at UMSI, you will be the primary instructor for SI 540 Privacy in Information Technology. The successful candidate will develop course syllabi and materials, deliver course content to students, and provide student assessments including grading and feedback. You will be expected to coordinate and work collaboratively with the teaching team for this course, and respond to school and teaching team communications, ensuring daily/evening/weekend coverage for students will be expected. You will also work collaboratively with UMSI administration and staff to ensure that students receive an excellent education and are aware of support services in the larger UM and UMSI communities.Required Qualifications*Master's degree or higher in a related field, such as Information or Computer ScienceProven expertise in privacy research and practice and other subjects related to the courseExperience teaching in a higher education contextDesired Qualifications*Demonstrated excellence in teachingDeep interest in improving pedagogy and collaboration to perform instructional best practices Current participation in professional associationsSignificant experience in privacy research, as seen in professional publications or similar outputs. Understanding of the social and policy dimensions of the privacy landscape.Modes of WorkApplicants must be available for in-person instruction on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus.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 AffiliationThis 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 ScreeningThe 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 DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. The posting will close on October 16. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Review of applications will commence immediately. Offers will continue to be made until open teaching needs are met. Final hiring approval is made by the Associate Dean for Teaching and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and is expected to be made by December 1, 2026. The selection criteria include meeting the required qualifications listed above.U-M EEO StatementThe 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.Job Opening ID283861Working TitleLEO Lecturer I - SI 540 Privacy in Information TechnologyJob TitleLEO Lecturer IWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIModes of Work Hybrid Full/Part TimePart-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupSchool InformationDepartmentSchool of InformationPosting Begin/End Date10/01/2026 - 10/16/2026Career Interest LEO - Lecturers