LEO Lecturer for COMM 271 and 323 Fall Term 2026

Leo Lec I Position

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Leo Lec I position at 70% effort for the Fall Term 2026. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 31, 2026 and end on December 31, 2026.

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 Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

A PhD in a social science discipline with a demonstrated focus on communication is required. 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.

An ideal candidate for this position would have a strong academic background in communication or media studies (or a closely related discipline). Desired qualifications include prior teaching or discussion-leading experience, as the role requires independently managing a discussion section. Outstanding organizational and communication skills are desired for grading assignments, holding office hours, and collaborating closely with the lead instructor.

The role of this Lecturer I position will be to serve as GSI.
35 for COMM 271
- Communication Revolutions and.
35 for COMM 323
- New Media Ethics for the Fall 2026 semester in lieu of a non-LSA graduate student instructor (GSI). Please see the course guide for discussion times and locations.

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.

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: comm-grad-coord.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Final date to receive applications is August 3, 2026. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 17, 2026. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

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.