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LEO Lecturer Intermittent - Energy Justice

How to Apply

The Program in the Environment (PitE) in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and the School of Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan invites individuals to apply for the position of Intermittent Lecturer to teach a course in the area of Energy Justice.

Applications are welcome and encouraged regardless of background and identity.

To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. In addition, the following materials must be submitted as one PDF document along with your application on the UM Jobs site. Please use this format to name the file: lastname.firstname.CV.PDF

+ A cover letter that addresses your specific interest in the position and outlines experience that directly relates to this position. The cover letter may be up to two single-spaced pages.

+ A statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages).

+ Curriculum vitae

+ Names of three individuals that can serve as references.

If considered, you will be contacted and interviewed remotely. The start date for this position is expected to be **January 1, 2026**

Please contact Nicole Rutherford, [email protected] , if you have any questions.

This position is subject to the terms of the LEO bargaining agreement. The full LEO contract can be found at https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/academic-human-resources/contracts.

Job Summary

The Program in the Environment (PitE) at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for one part-time lecturer position in the Energy Justice. Selected candidates will teach one course in the Winter 2026 term. The FTE will be 33% for the appointment period. This is a non-tenure track position and subject to the terms of the LEO collective bargaining agreement which can be found at https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/academic-human-resources/contracts .

Specifically, the successful candidates will be prepared to teach the following course:

ENVIRON 462.002 - Energy Justice

TBD, two times a week for 1.5 hrs each time

Energy justice is one of the central global issues of our time, with profound implications for health and welfare, freedom and security, equity and due process, and technology development and implementation. This course explores the intersection of energy and equity issues related to a variety of domestic and global energy dynamics, to include ways for rectifying persistent unequal distributions of energy resources to ensure reliable, clean, and affordable energy access. Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to understand current trends in framing, policy, and research on the topic of energy justice. At the end of this course, students should not only have a good understanding of this topic but also be prepared to analyze, critique, and contribute to the academic and political debates about energy justice.

Mission Statement

PitE is an interdisciplinary program that is jointly managed between the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and the School of Environment and Sustainability (SEAS). PitE blends foundational knowledge, skills, and practices from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities/culture towards an integrated analysis of environmental and sustainability issues facing society at all scales and approaches to address and adapt to the associated challenges.

At the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we are at the forefront of building a more sustainable and just world for all by transforming the impact of higher education and reimagining the future. We are advancing action through innovation, research, education and engagement in society, and developing leaders who are empowered to halt the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for generations to come.

To learn more about SEAS and our values, please visit our website at

https://seas.umich.edu/about/seas-values.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

+ Generous time off

+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting (Confirm position is eligible)

+ Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/benefits-enrollment/benefits-enrollment-eligibility

Responsibilities*

Desired Teaching/ Content Expertise

Our PitE faculty represent a wide range of disciplinary expertise, with many having joint appointments with other units on the University of Michigan campus. For this position, we will consider candidates from a broad range of environmental studies, energy, and justice areas. All courses are expected to be taught in person on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus unless there is a compelling pedagogical reason for remote or hybrid instruction.

In addition to teaching one course, the selected individuals will be expected to hold office hours and handle all routine matters related to instruction. While teaching is expected to take place in-person, office hours can be held remotely.

Required Qualifications*

+ A PhD in environmental studies or another sustainability-related discipline or a field in energy justice, OR a Masters Degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring.

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) .

Additional Information

All application materials must be submitted no later than September 21, 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted and interviewed remotely shortly after the posting closure date. We expect to make an offer of employment no later than November 30, 2025. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2026.

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.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

268518

Working Title

LEO Lecturer Intermittent - Energy Justice

Job Title

LEO Intermittent Lecturer

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

School Nat Res Envir

Department

Program in the Environment

Posting Begin/End Date

9/10/2025 - 9/21/2025

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers