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PCAS LEO Lecturer I

How to Apply

Please submit the following application materials as one .PDF document using this format to name the file: last_name.first_name.WN26.

+ A cover letter that explains why the position is of interest to you and how your strengths match our curriculum. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach our courses in Expression, Justice, and Artificial Intelligence.

+ curriculum vitae

+ statement of teaching philosophy and experience

+ evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. sample syllabi, course evaluations)

+ The names and titles of three recommenders (who will send their letters of recommendation directly to [email protected] by the closing date of the position)

Job Summary

The Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a full time Lecturer I position to teach sections of three introductory courses (100% effort) in winter 2026. For more information about our courses, please check here: https://lsa.umich.edu/computingfor/undergraduates/course-offerings.html This is a non-tenure track position.

About theProgram in Computing for the Arts and Sciences (https://lsa.umich.edu/computingfor) - The Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences (PCAS) is an interdisciplinary program in computing education developed specifically to meet the wide range of needs of undergraduate students in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). PCAS is coordinating and expanding the teaching of computational methods and digital studies across the arts and sciences. We are working toward a future in which every LSA student feels confident in their abilities to design and employ computational methods and digital tools both effectively and critically.

About COMPFOR courses -- COMPFOR is short for COMPuting FOR. COMPFOR courses prepare students to understand and use computing in their studies in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Sections would likely be from one of these three courses. COMPFOR 111 introduces programming in a scaffolded process of using teaspoon languages, writing programs in the Snap! programming language ( https://snap.berkeley.edu/ ), and learning to transfer their knowledge to industry standard notations like Python, Processing, and HTML. COMPFOR 121 introduces programming in the context of creative expression. Students build image and sound filters, drawing programs, interactive Web pages, chatbots, and side-scroller video games using Snap!. COMPFOR 250 introduces students to artificial intelligence and how large language models (LLMs) work. Students create image and gesture recognizers, chatbots based on both procedural rules and learning from a text corpus, and build classifiers with neural networks.

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*

Teach three sections of introductory courses in a studio-style 90-minute combined lecture and lab session twice per week, hold office hours, and supervise GSIs and instructional assistants for the courses.

Required Qualifications*

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in any field in the liberal arts or sciences, computer science or information, or STEM education, and an extensive background in computing and programming for liberal arts and sciences. Teaching experience at the college/university level is required. Applicants will be selected based upon demonstrated subject matter expertise, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and program needs.

Desired Qualifications*

At least two years of experience teaching courses involving computing at college/university level is preferred.

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: [email protected]

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is November 3. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than December 5. 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

269903

Working Title

PCAS 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 Comp for Art Sci

Posting Begin/End Date

10/20/2025 - 11/03/2025

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers