How to Apply
To apply, send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: [email protected]. In addition to submitting materials to the email provided, all applicants must apply to this posting, #254500, on the U-M Careers website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document)
Additionally, please provide a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement.
Job Summary
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan invite applications for LEO Lecturer I for Psychology discussion or lab sections position, or course support positions at 100% effort for the Winter Term 2025. This appointment is scheduled to begin on 1/1/2025 and end on 4/30/2025.
Based on the courses, this position could teach 6-8 discussion or lab sections/term, or provide course support for no more than two separate preps (or the equivalent of two courses).
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
All courses and sections are in-person; all instructors are expected to be present on-campus. For course details see the WI25 Course Descriptions list.
Courses In Which Sections Are Available
Psych 111 Introduction to Psychology
Psych 112 Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science
Psych 211 Project Outreach (Improving Mental Wellness in College Students)
Psych 211 Project Outreach (Development)
Psych 211 Project Outreach (Biopsychosocial Healthcare)
Psych 220 Introduction to Biopsychology, for Non-BCN or Non-Neuroscience majors
Psych 223 Entrepreneurial Creativity
Psych 230 Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
Psych 235 Introduction to Evolution & Behavior
Psych 240 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Psych 250 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Psych 270 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Psych 280 Introduction to Social Psychology
Psych 290 Introduction to the Psychology of Personality
Psych 291 Introduction to the Psychology of Women
Psych 337 Hormones & Behavior
Psych 342 Research Methods in Human Electroencephalography
Psych 352 Development of Language and Thought
Psych 353 Social Development
Psych 358 Psychology of Adolescence
Psych 373 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Psych 389 Psychology and Law
Psych 393 Political Psychology
Psych 395 Organizational Psychology
Psych 449 Decision Processes
Lab In Which Sections Are Available
Because this lab course meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement in LSA, section instructors must have previously taken or concurrently take (audit) the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines.
Psych 303 Research Methods in Psychology
Responsibilities*
Duties of these LEO Lecturer I positions are expected to include but are not limited to the following: attend weekly course lectures led by primary course instructor, teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, responding to student emails in timely manner, holding regularly scheduled office hours, hold review sessions, proctor exams, attending weekly team meetings with the course's primary instructor. Positions for courses without sections will provide course support, working under the primary course instructor. All meetings and teaching are in-person.
Required Qualifications*
Desired Qualifications*
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States.
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 the work modes.
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 09/23/2024. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than November 15, 2024. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
To apply, send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: [email protected]. In addition to submitting materials to the email provided, all applicants must apply to this posting, #254500, on the U-M Careers website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document)
Additionally, please provide a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement.
Job Summary
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan invite applications for LEO Lecturer I for Psychology discussion or lab sections position, or course support positions at 100% effort for the Winter Term 2025. This appointment is scheduled to begin on 1/1/2025 and end on 4/30/2025.
Based on the courses, this position could teach 6-8 discussion or lab sections/term, or provide course support for no more than two separate preps (or the equivalent of two courses).
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
All courses and sections are in-person; all instructors are expected to be present on-campus. For course details see the WI25 Course Descriptions list.
Courses In Which Sections Are Available
Psych 111 Introduction to Psychology
Psych 112 Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science
Psych 211 Project Outreach (Improving Mental Wellness in College Students)
Psych 211 Project Outreach (Development)
Psych 211 Project Outreach (Biopsychosocial Healthcare)
Psych 220 Introduction to Biopsychology, for Non-BCN or Non-Neuroscience majors
Psych 223 Entrepreneurial Creativity
Psych 230 Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
Psych 235 Introduction to Evolution & Behavior
Psych 240 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Psych 250 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Psych 270 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Psych 280 Introduction to Social Psychology
Psych 290 Introduction to the Psychology of Personality
Psych 291 Introduction to the Psychology of Women
Psych 337 Hormones & Behavior
Psych 342 Research Methods in Human Electroencephalography
Psych 352 Development of Language and Thought
Psych 353 Social Development
Psych 358 Psychology of Adolescence
Psych 373 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Psych 389 Psychology and Law
Psych 393 Political Psychology
Psych 395 Organizational Psychology
Psych 449 Decision Processes
Lab In Which Sections Are Available
Because this lab course meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement in LSA, section instructors must have previously taken or concurrently take (audit) the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines.
Psych 303 Research Methods in Psychology
Responsibilities*
Duties of these LEO Lecturer I positions are expected to include but are not limited to the following: attend weekly course lectures led by primary course instructor, teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, responding to student emails in timely manner, holding regularly scheduled office hours, hold review sessions, proctor exams, attending weekly team meetings with the course's primary instructor. Positions for courses without sections will provide course support, working under the primary course instructor. All meetings and teaching are in-person.
Required Qualifications*
- PhD in Psychology or a related field (Neuroscience, Cognitive Science)
- Experience teaching courses in Psychology and related natural and social sciences
Desired Qualifications*
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States.
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 the work modes.
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 09/23/2024. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than November 15, 2024. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.