LEO Lecturer III - LSA Statistics

Lecturer III Position

The Department of Statistics in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a full time Lecturer III position beginning August 25, 2027. This is a non-tenure track position with a university year appointment (i.e., runs August 25 through May 24 each year).

A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three (3) courses per semester, or the equivalent in administrative and/or service duties.

The initial appointment period will be four (4) years and the appointment may be renewed (based on programmatic need, funding, and performance). The appointment is subject to final approval by the college.

Duties and responsibilities for this Lecturer III position are expected to include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, depending on departmental needs. Administrative responsibilities include advising undergraduate (and potentially master's) students and serving on departmental committees. The administrative duties described above may be equivalent to one or two course load reduction per year depending on Departmental needs.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field prior to the start date of the position and have a range of instructional expertise, an extensive background in teaching introductory statistics and data science courses, and coordinating instructional teams. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

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 may be emailed to stat-posting.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

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.