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 a Lecturer I position at .5% effort for the Winter Term 2026.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026 and end on May 1, 2026. The unit aims to fill the opening with either a lecturer or a graduate student serving as a GSI.

Duties of these Lecturer I positions are expected to include support of the main instructor teaching ORGSTUDY 208, 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.  Full-time and part-time positions are available.

The lecturer would be responsible for attending lectures and taking attendance, conducting one guest lecture, holding office hours, answering emails, meeting with the primary instructor on a weekly basis, preparing for section, and grading student work.  There are 6 graded assignments for this course, some submitted by each student individually, others are team submissions.  It is imperative that students receive detailed, qualitative feedback on all the work they submit.

 

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.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicants 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.
 

Social science (e.g. sociology, political science, psychology, or economics) or related professional school (e.g. business, policy, social work, education) or environmental sciences (environment and sustainability, environmental engineering) graduate student preferred. Applicants with work experience in management, consulting, or environmental sciences and/or as a lecturer for courses at UM will be preferred but such experience is not necessary. Selection criteria include strong interest in the subject matter, merit, experience, other training or experience which may be required and explicit to the teaching goals/requirements of a specific course, applicant's previous receipt of financial aid, availability of funding, and relevance to graduate training.  

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: tanyame@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 November 10, 2025.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than December 31, 2025.  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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