An Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor leads courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
LEO Lecturer I University of Michigan - 4.3 Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Part-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Experience working with undergraduate students University teaching experience Full Job Description How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website. All documents must be uploaded as a single file. Please include a cover letter explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, a syllabus for a course you have designed or taught, and evidence of teaching excellence. 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. Job Summary The Organizational Studies Program in the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts invites applications for a Lecturer 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. Responsibilities• Duties of this Lec I position are to serve as primary instructor for
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201, Leadership and Collaboration. This includes developing course materials, teaching, supervising a Graduate Student Instructor, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. 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. Leadership and Collaboration (OS 201) is a highly-interactive course that leverages a strong foundation in the social sciences to explore what good leadership is and how people can be effective leaders even when they lack formal authority. This course satisfies the LSA Social Science Distribution requirement, and students should develop a coherent view of essential concepts, structures, and intellectual methods that typify social science disciplines. The course is capped at 75 students, and has discussion sections led by a graduate student instructor or lecturer (in a separate role). The course meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm and three discussion sections. The Organizational Studies Program is an interdisciplinary major built on a foundation of three disciplines: sociology, psychology, and economics, that examines the behavior, structure, and dynamics of organizations. OS 201 is taken primarily by first- and second-year students and is a pipeline into the major. Required Qualifications• Completed Masters or PhD in a relevant social science or professional field. Must have subject matter expertise and demonstrated success in the undergraduate classroom. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate. Desired Qualifications• Demonstrated success in creating an engaging, interactive environment in a class of similar or larger size. Academic background in organizational behavior or organizational theory. Supervisory experience. 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. 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: . Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The deadline for applications is 8/24/2026. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Job Opening
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Working Title LEO Lecturer I 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 Organizational Studies Posting Begin/End Date 8/14/2026 - 8/24/2026 Career Interest LEO - Lecturers
