"Leo Lecturer III - LSA Statistics"

The Department of Statistics in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a full time Lecturer III position to begin August 25, 2026. This is a non-tenure track position with a university year appointment (i.e., runs August 25 through May 24 each year).

The initial appointment period will be four (4) years and the appointment may be renewed (based on programmatic need, funding, and performance). The appointment is subject to final approval by the college.

Duties and responsibilities for this Lecturer III position are expected to include teaching large introductory data science and statistical computing courses. The administrative responsibilities include undergraduate advising and serving on the department 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. The administrative duties described above may be equivalent to one or two course load reduction per year depending on Departmental needs.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field and have a range of instructional expertise, an extensive background in teaching introductory statistics and data science courses, and coordinating instructional teams. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

To apply, submit the following materials to UM Careers: a cover letter discussing your interest in and fit for the position, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, evidence of administrative service if available, and arrange for three recommendation letters to be emailed directly to stat-posting@umich.edu. A research statement is not required, but if you have one, feel free to include it. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by September 29, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.