In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (all documents must be uploaded as one document).  Please include a cover letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, and evidence of teaching excellence.

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Organizational Studies Program at the University of Michigan invite applications for an LEC I position at .50% effort for the Fall Term 2026.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 31, 2026 and end on December 31, 2026. The unit aims to fill the opening with either a lecturer or a graduate student serving as a GSI.

Duties of this LEC I positions are expected to include support of the main instructor teaching ORGSTUDY 410, teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours (see a more detailed description of the course and a list of responsibilities below). A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lec I position in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.  

Individual with a completed Masters or PhD in sociology, psychology, or related social science or professional field.  Must have training in social science research methods, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Experience in project-based classes preferred.  Work experience in project or consulting-based work is also preferred.  Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to respond quickly to student and instructor requests.

Someone with experience and comfort working with focal organizations of different types (eg. businesses, non-profits, etc.); work experience in consulting, management, or education; and experience with field research in organizations. Someone who enjoys teaching, who likes undergraduate students, and who has good interpersonal and communication skills. 

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.

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.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: lisafein@umich.edu

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is June 1, 2026.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 2, 2026.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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