(based on programmatic need, funding, and performance). The appointment is subject to final approval by the college.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities for this Lecturer III position are expected to include four (4) in-person undergraduate courses per year, including both lectures and seminars, as well as departmental service, including undergraduate advising, mentoring, and programmatic work equivalent to a third class per semester, and service on appropriate committees. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester, or the equivalent in administrative and/or service duties.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a graduate degree (doctorate preferred) in a relevant social/behavioral science or professional discipline prior to the start date of the position and a range of instructional expertise. Candidates must be able to teach lower- and upper-level classes relevant to the study of organizations that are grounded in social/behavioral science. We especially welcome applicants prepared to teach Leadership or Negotiations, or who can propose another high-demand lower level course. Candidates should also be capable of teaching at least one and preferably two of our core classes (micro-organizational behavior, macro-organizational theory, and research capstone) when needed. Interest in building co-curriculum for our expanding major is a plus. Excellence in teaching (including in larger classes), alignment with student demand, and potential in instructional service (including undergraduate advising, mentorship, and programmatic work) will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.
How to Apply:
Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching excellence through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/192272 References will be requested from finalists.
Contact Information:
Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to Executive Secretary Tanya Randhawa at tanyame@umich.edu.
Application Deadline:
Anticipated application deadline is October 15, 2026, and we anticipate notifying the successful candidate by December 20, 2026.
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 opportunity employer.
