To apply, send 1) an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, 2) a current CV, 3) evidence of teaching excellence, and 4) two letters of recommendation to: psych.lecturer.apps@umich.edu. In addition to submitting materials to the email provided, all applicants must apply to this posting, #263079, on the U-M Careers website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document)

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan invite applications for LEO Lecturer I for Psychology discussion or lab sections positions,  or course support positions at 100% effort for the Fall 2025 term.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on 8/25/2025  and end on 12/31/2025.

Based on the courses, this position could teach 2-6 discussion or lab sections for the Fall term, or provide course support  for no more than two separate preps (or the equivalent of two courses). 

Duties of these LEO Lecturer I positions are expected to include but are not limited to the following:  attend weekly course lectures led by primary course instructor, teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, responding to student emails in timely manner, holding regularly scheduled office hours, hold review sessions, proctor exams, attending weekly team meetings with the course's primary instructor. Positions for courses without sections will provide course support, working under the primary course instructor.   All meetings and teaching are in-person.

Course Title(s): Psychology Courses/Labs
All courses and sections are held in-person on the U of M Ann Arbor Campus. For course details see the Fall 2025 Course Descriptions list.

Courses in which sections may be available:
PSYCH 111 Intro to Psych
PSYCH 111 Intro to Psych
PSYCH 111 Intro to Psych
PSYCH 112 Psy as Natl Science
PSYCH 211 Project Outreach (Developmental)
PSYCH 211 Project Outreach (Mental Wellness)
PSYCH 211 Project Outreach (Biopsychosocial Healthcare)
PSYCH 230 Intro Behav Neurosci
PSYCH 230 Intro Behav Neurosci
PSYCH 240 Intro to Cog Psych
PSYCH 240 Intro to Cog Psych
PSYCH 240 Intro to Cog Psych
PSYCH 250 Intro Dev Psych
PSYCH 280 Intro Social Psych
PSYCH 345 Human Neuropsych
PSYCH 393 Political Psych
PSYCH 449 Decision Processes
PSYCH 613 Adv Stat Methods

Lab courses in which sections are available:
Because this lab course meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement in LSA, section instructors must have previously taken or concurrently take (audit) the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines.

PSYCH 302 Research Methods in Cog NS
PSYCH 303 Research Methods in Psych
PSYCH 303 Research Methods in Psych

• Graduate degree  in Psychology or a closely related field (Neuroscience, Cognitive Science)
• Experience teaching courses in Psychology and related natural and social sciences

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position.  Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States.  

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 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.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: psych.lecturer.apps@umich.edu

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is May 13, 2025.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than May 30, 2025. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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