• LEO Lecturer I, Psychology Winter 2026 Term

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    LEO Lecturer I, Psychology Winter 2026 Term

     

    How to Apply

     

    In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website. Please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV (the letter and CV must be uploaded as one document), evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: [email protected]

    Job Summary

    The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 100% effort for the Winter Term 2026. This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026 and end on April 30, 2026, with the likelihood of extension for at least one additional academic year.

     

    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.

    Responsibilities*

    Duties of this Lecturer I position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.

     

    Course Title(s): Learning and Memory, Decision Making, Psychology Thinking, Attention & Cognitive Control, Social Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, AI and the Mind, Cognitive Aging. We are open to additional topics that build upon our Introduction to Cognitive Psychology course.

     

    Course Objectives: Teach 300-level (sophomore/junior) courses that build upon our gateway course, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology. Teach existing courses and participate in the development of new courses. Target enrollment for these classes is 60 - 150 students.

    Required Qualifications*

    The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in psychology, or a closely related field. The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States. The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

    Desired Qualifications*

    Preference will be given to candidates with training in cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience, as well as teaching experience in those domains.

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    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: Julie Boland, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, [email protected]

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Deadline for applications is June 15, 2025. Review of applications will begin on June 15. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 15, 2025. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    263473

     

    Working Title

     

    LEO Lecturer I, Psychology Winter 2026 Term

     

    Job Title

     

    LEO Lecturer I

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    College Of Lsa

     

    Department

     

    LSA Psychology

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    5/12/2025 - 6/15/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    LEO - Lecturers