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LEO Lecturer I OS 201

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (all documents must be uploaded as one document). Please include a cover letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, and evidence of teaching excellence.

Job Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Organizational Studies Program at the University of Michigan invite applications for Lecturer I position at .5% effort for the Winter Term 2026. This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026 and end on May 1, 2026. The unit aims to fill the opening with either a lecturer or a graduate student serving as a GSI.

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

Course Title(s): ORGSTUDY 201 Leadership and Collaboration

This highly interactive course leverages a broad foundation in the social sciences to explore what it takes to be a great leader, enabling meaningful collaboration even when you lack formal authority. This includes focus on the individual, the team, the context, and the structures of effective leadership. The course is grounded in four pillars of leadership: taking initiative, instilling confidence, exercising influence, and achieving results. Both cutting-edge and seminal research is used to provide a foundation of understanding that focuses on being real in applicability and bringing the concepts of leadership to life in our complicated and ever-changing world. Students increase their depth and breadth of leadership knowledge through engaging class discussions, practical exercises, group projects, leader profiles, individual reflection, and more.

Responsibilities*

Duties of this Lecturer I position are expected to include support of the main instructor teaching ORGSTUDY 201, teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours (see a more detailed description of the course and a list of responsibilities below). A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer I position in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester. One position is available.

The lecturer would be responsible for attending lectures and taking attendance, conducting one guest lecture, holding office hours, answering emails, meeting with the primary instructor on a weekly basis, preparing for section, and grading student work. There are 6 graded assignments for this course, some submitted by each student individually, others are team submissions. It is imperative that students receive detailed, qualitative feedback on all the work they submit.

Required Qualifications*

Individual with a completed Masters or PhD in sociology, psychology, or related social science or professional field. Experience in project-based classes preferred. Work experience in project or consulting-based work is also preferred. Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to respond quickly to student and instructor requests.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicants 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*

Social Science (e.g. Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, or Economics) or related professional school (e.g. Business, Policy, Social Work, Public Health, Information, Education) graduate student preferred. Applicants with experience in highly interactive team-based classes or similar professional experiences are preferred. Prior full-time work experience leading teams and/or projects is also preferred. Someone who enjoys teaching, who likes undergraduate students, and who has good interpersonal and communication skills.

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 20, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than December 31, 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

270739

Working Title

LEO Lecturer I OS 201

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 Organizational Studies

Posting Begin/End Date

11/10/2025 - 11/20/2025

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers