Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position. All resumes should be in Word format.

Please upload your applications to https://www.dropbox.com/request/u2NyLJ86VGSLEaA0crvX, by Friday, November 1, 2024. Please ensure that your application materials are screen reader accessible. This means that any images are properly described, and PDF documents have the correct reading order.

Job Summary

In this role, you will collaborate closely with a tenure-track faculty member to assist in the preparation and development of course materials and teaching resources that are visually inaccessible for the faculty member. Since visual interpreting is a relatively new field, prior experience is not a prerequisite for this position.

Responsibilities*

Make and edit visually appealing presentations. This includes:

Provide access to inaccessible content and activities. This includes:

Help with administrative tasks that are inaccessible or not optimized for efficiency with accessibility solutions. This includes:

Required Qualifications*

Work Locations

This is an in-person position with an occasional need or flexibility for remote work. The faculty member's office is located in North Quad.

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

You must be eligible to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. In addition, while remote work is allowable for this position, all work must be performed within the United States and its territories.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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