"Alerted.org

LEO Lecturer I - COMPLIT 770

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through the U-M Careers website. A cover letter of introduction explaining your specific interest in the position and outlining skills and experience that directly relate to this position and CV must be uploaded as one document.

In addition, the department will review your teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, a sample syllabus, and contact information for at least one reference who can comment on your qualifications for this position. The complete set of application materials should be sent as Word documents to: [email protected] with your name and "WN26 COMPLIT 770 LEO" in the subject line.

Job Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 33.33% effort for the Winter 2026. This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026 and end on April 30, 2026.

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

COMPLIT 770 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature, "Data Practice in the Humanities: Theories, Workflows, and Criticisms"

Course Description

This graduate seminar critically examines the evolving landscape of data practices in the humanities, focusing on the theoretical frameworks, methodological workflows, and ongoing criticisms and debates that shape the field. The seminar will be open to both graduate students in the humanities with no digital humanities background and to graduate students from technical fields who might be unfamiliar with qualitative humanistic research questions and particularities of working with humanistic data. The course is intended for a mixed audience and no prior computational experience will be required. Collaborative work between students from different backgrounds will be strongly encouraged to foster shared learning. Students will engage with advanced readings that interrogate the intersections of traditional humanities, digital theory, and computational methods. Particular emphasis will be placed on the affordances and limitations of the Digital Humanities, including critical questions of inclusion, exclusion, and bias in large-scale, multilingual, text-based datasets. Throughout the semester, students will analyze how data-driven approaches impact interpretive practices and ethical considerations in humanities research through weekly readings, evaluations of existing projects, and hands-on practical exercises introducing foundational concepts such as data collection, cleaning, and text analysis. The culminating final project may take the form of a seminar paper, a digital humanities experiment (e.g., data-driven analysis, interactive visualization, or critical tool development), or a project proposal that reflects the student's disciplinary background and research aims.

Course Objectives

This seminar explores the many disciplinary fields with which literary studies are in dialogue as evidenced through shared investments in methods of textual interpretation and analysis.

Responsibilities*

Duties of this Lecturer I position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester. One part-time position is available.

Required Qualifications*

+ PhD in Literature or another humanities department

+ Experience doing research on data practices in the humanities

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Experience working on interdisciplinary collaborations, especially those involving advanced technologies

+ Humanistic research comparing multiple language traditions

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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 November 9, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than November 26, 2025. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

270430

Working Title

LEO Lecturer I - COMPLIT 770

Job Title

LEO Lecturer I

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Comparative Literature

Posting Begin/End Date

10/30/2025 - 11/09/2025

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers