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How to ApplyOfficial application will need to be submitted through U-M careers websiteJob SummaryPreparation and delivery of instructionDevelopment of course materialsGradingHolding office hoursUse of Canvas as web-based instructional tools

Course Objectives: 

This course is designed to help participants accomplish the following objectives:

To provide students with a systematic and critical understanding of organizational theory and research, and the factors involved in the functioning and analysis of postsecondary institutions, particularly colleges and universities, as complex organizations.To show how these ideas serve as tools for the analysis of organizational situations. The topics covered in the course are chosen to allow students to make connections to various academic contexts, both to encourage students' reflective understanding and critical analysis, and to provide an improved basis for action.Course Description

Course Number: EDUC 761

Course Title: Higher Education Institutions as Complex Organizations

This course intends to provide students with insights into the functioning of educational organizations by exposing them to a wide range of viewpoints in the literature that portray colleges and
universities as complex organizations.

Selection criteria:

Knowledge of the fieldKnowledge of the curriculum and relevant instructional approaches for these coursesInstructional experienceEvidence of organization, reliability, timeliness, and careful workTeaching evaluations (if available)

Course Schedule: Thursday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (hybrid or remote)

Required Qualifications*PhDExperience in relevant areaDesired Qualifications*Experience teaching at master's and doctoral levelsPrevious teaching experience in a course of this natureUse of critical perspectives in teachingModes 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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.