"LEO Lecturer I - Organic Chemistry"

A cover letter is 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 December 15, 2025. However, 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.

The Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters is seeking a LEO Lecturer I in the Chemistry Discipline to teach CHEM 227, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, in the Winter 2026 semester which begins on January 7, 2026, and ends on April 30, 2026. A course description can be found here.

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 50%.

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

Duties of this position include teaching undergraduate laboratory courses, developing and providing to students a syllabus and materials using the online course management system, evaluating and grading students, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and handling routine matters related to instruction and proctoring midterm and final exams.

Candidates must possess an earned PhD in Organic Chemistry with relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.

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.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.