• LEO Lecturer I

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    LEO Lecturer I

     

    How to Apply

     

    In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website. The application packet should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching excellence as a single .pdf document. Only complete application packets will be reviewed.In addition to those materials, applicants should arrange to provide up to three letters of recommendation. Recommenders should upload their letterthrough this Google form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIz\_8vuVh\_EghDlK5hXVHqCJixaAFocukzNjoymLATjdKpTA/viewform?usp=header) .

    Job Summary

    The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan invite applications for two LEO Lecturer I positions at 100% effort for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2025 and end on April 30, 2026.

     

    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*

    These lecturers will teach in the Introductory Physics Courses/Labs. Courses will be assigned based on the department's needs. Applicants should be willing and able to teach any combination of the courses listed below.

    Course Title(s):

    Physics 140/240: General Physics I & II

     

    Physics 141/241: Elementary Laboratory I & II

     

    Biophysics/Physics 150/250: Fundamental Physics for Life Sciences I & II

     

    Physics 151/251: Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory I & II

     

    In addition to classroom instruction, Lecturers are expected to attend course meetings, hold office hours and handle routine matters related to instruction.

     

    Teaching assignments are subject to change. There may be opportunities to teach more advanced courses based on departmental need.

    Course Objectives:

    140/240: These courses explore and apply fundamental principles of classical mechanics to a wide range of physical systems and environments. Students construct simple models to describe complex phenomena and answer diverse questions about nature, understand electric charge/currents/magnetic fields, and will learn tools and methods to predict motion based on interactions.

     

    150/250: These courses reveal the synergy between these fields and explore fundamental physics principles that are ubiquitous in the life sciences through biological examples. Biology, chemistry, and medicine provide the guiding motivation and context for exploring topics including energy, mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.

    Labs:

    Weekly laboratories designed to accompany the intro courses. Students are introduced to experimental methods in science and make observations, do simulations, analyze their data and compare their results to predictions based on theory.

    Required Qualifications*

    Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time they submit their application

    Desired Qualifications*

    Master of Science in Physics or a closely related field required, Ph.D. preferred. Prior experience teaching introductory physics concepts and a record of excellence in college-level teaching, preferably in the United States.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    This position is 100% on-site.

     

    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: [email protected] .

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is July 23, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 8, 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

     

    265991

     

    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

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    College Of Lsa

     

    Department

     

    LSA Physics

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    7/10/2025 - 7/23/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    LEO - Lecturers