LEO Lecturer I

Responsibilities

• The Department of Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan seeks a lecturer in dance with expertise in ballet and musical theatre dance styles.
• The appointee will teach two dance classes for undergraduate students from first through senior year in the Department of Musical Theatre, covering core musical theatre dance styles including ballet, jazz and other musical theatre styles while introducing diverse, contemporary, and culturally relevant forms shaping the professional field.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in higher education and/or equivalent professional practice and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence for a broad range of students of varied identities and backgrounds who seek to explore a range of educational opportunities and career pathways.
• Broadway experience required.

Pay

Duration of appointment: Fall 2026
Effort % - 50%
Start date of appt: August 25, 2026
Expected date of offer: August 5, 2026

Schedule

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.

Expected to work in the Ann Arbor area.

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.

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.