• LEO Lecturer I in Environmental or GIS Sciences

    University of Michigan (Dearborn, MI)


    LEO Lecturer I in Environmental or GIS Sciences

    How to Apply

    A cover letter, CV and a list of three references are required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Priority will be given to those who apply before November 30, 2025. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

    Job Summary

    The Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters is seeking a LEO Lecturer I in the Earth and Environment Discipline to teach ESCI 485, Spatial Analysis and GIS, in the Winter 2026 semester which begins on January 7, 2026, and ends on April 30, 2026. A course description can be found here: https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/coursesaz/esci/

     

    Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is prorated to the number of sections taught and course effort percentage. Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be re-appointed for the Fall 2026 term. The expected effort of this appointment is 33.33%.

     

    Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Required Qualifications*

    Prospective candidates should minimally possess a graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as: GIS, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Biology. Relevant work and teaching experience in the GIS field is desirable. Strong communication skills are needed. Previous teaching experience and professional experience in the environmental field 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.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    271109

     

    Working Title

     

    LEO Lecturer I in Environmental or GIS Sciences

     

    Job Title

     

    LEO Lecturer I

     

    Work Location

     

    Dearborn Campus

     

    Dearborn, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Part-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Dbn Col Arts Sci Ltr

     

    Department

     

    Dbn CASL-Physical Sciences

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    11/20/2025 - 12/01/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $25,500.00 - $25,500.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    LEO - Lecturers