• LEO Lecturer I - Winter

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    LEO Lecturer I - Winter 2026

     

    How to Apply

     

    In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website with a cover letter, CV, and sample outline syllabus. All documents must be combined and uploaded as one document.

    Job Summary

    The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of History at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position to teach a survey course on modern East Asia for the Winter Term 2026. This appointment will hold a 33.33% effort and is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026 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.

    Course Description

    The successful applicant will teach the following course:

    HISTORY/ASIAN 205

    Modern East Asia

     

    Monday / Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 AM

     

    This course is an introduction to modern China, Korea, and Japan from 1600 to the present, with emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It covers the following topics: China's progressive decline and rejuvenation, the impact of imperialism, the rise and development of the PRC; the struggles of Korea, its colonization by Japan; liberation and division into the two Koreas, and the rising economic status of the South; and the end of feudalism in Japan, the building of a modern state and economy, Japanese imperialism, postwar recovery, and the rise to super-power status.

     

    Taking a broad comparative perspective on East Asia, the course explores the inter-relations between political economy, society, and culture in each country within an emerging modern world system.

    Responsibilities*

    Duties of this position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, providing an appropriate syllabus and course materials electronically, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will oversee the course Graduate Student Instructor (GSI).

     

    Note: This is a non-tenure track position for Winter 2026 only. 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.

    Required Qualifications*

    The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in history 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 well the applicant's 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.

    Desired Qualifications*

    Additional requirements include demonstrated successful teaching experience and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate students.

     

    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

    The chair of the hiring committee is Derek Peterson, Associate Chair of the History Department. Questions may be emailed to: [email protected] .

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The deadline for applications is October 27, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than November 14, 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

     

    269942

     

    Working Title

     

    LEO Lecturer I - Winter 2026

     

    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 History

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/17/2025 - 10/27/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    LEO - Lecturers