LEO Lecturer I for Winter 2027

Job Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Communications and Media at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Leo Lecturer I position at 33.33% effort for the Winter Term 2027. This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027 and end on April 30, 2027.

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.
• A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Leo Lecture I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester. Full-time and part-time positions are available.
• Course Title(s): Media and Mental Health from Mozart to Meta
• Course Objectives: A specialized First-Year Seminar focused on youth mental health, digital media, and research methodologies. The course is intended to provide undergraduate students with exposure to emerging public health research while developing research skills through engagement with active clinical intervention projects.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in a social science discipline or related field with a demonstrated focus on child psychiatry is required.
• Successful candidates will have contemporary knowledge and experience related to youth suicide prevention and mental health promotion via media.

Desired Qualifications

• Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Mission Statement

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.

Contact Information

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: Regina Clark-Loar ([email protected]).