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LEO Lecturer I - Fall 2026 and Winter 2027

University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 1 mo ago
Full-time

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 100% effort for the Fall Term 2026 and Winter Term 2027. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 31, 2026 and end on April 30, 2027, with the likelihood of extension for at least one additional academic year.

About the Role

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities

  • Duties of this Lecturer I position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours.
  • A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.
  • Course offerings will be associated with the Social Psychology Area and might include: Emotion, Motivation, Social Cognition, the Self, Social Neuroscience, and Current Topics in Social Psychology (titles such as: Morality, Misinformation, Globalization, Well-Being, Health, Digital Life, Environment).
  • We are open to additional topics that match the hire's specific area of expertise, fit within the Social Area, and are not otherwise offered.
  • In each semester, teach Introduction to Social Psychology (200-level) and a gateway course with a target enrollment of 300 students. This position would lead the lecture section of Introduction to Social Psychology, as well as coordinate with the assigned graduate student instructors who lead the course's associated discussion sections. This course is credited as two teaching credits due to the enrollment total and course obligations.
  • In the other semester, the Lecturer would teach a new course (300- or 400-level) as described in the list above, which they would have developed together with area faculty.

Required Qualifications

  • The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in psychology, or a closely related field.
  • The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preference will be given to candidates with training in Social Psychology, as well as teaching experience in this domain.

Benefits

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.

Contact Information

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: Josh Ackerman, Area Chair for Social Psychology, [email protected]

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is June 22, 2026. Review of applications will begin on June 23. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than July 17, 2026. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

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.

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