LEO Lecturer for COMM 101 and 306 Fall Term 2026

Responsibilities

• Duties of these Leo Lecturer I positions are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours.

Requirements

• A PhD in a social science discipline with a demonstrated focus on communication.
• Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: A PhD in a social science discipline with a demonstrated focus on communication.
• Desired Qualifications: Prior teaching or discussion-leading experience, strong academic background in communication or media studies, outstanding organizational and communication skills.

Course Description

• COURSE TITLE(S): COMM 101- The Media, Past, and Present & COMM 306.002- Survey of Media Topics in the Humanities
• COURSE OBJECTIVES: Serve as GSI .5 for COMM 101 and .35 for COMM 306 for the Fall 2026 semester in lieu of a non-LSA graduate student instructor (GSI).

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.

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 August 3, 2026

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.

EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.