LEO Lecturer

Position: LEO Lecturer I
How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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Job Summary The Climate and Space Science department in the College of Engineering is seeking a Lecturer I to develop and teach course focused on "Extreme Weather CLIMATE 102.001. The course is 3 credits and will run during the coming winter semester (January 1 - April 30, 2027).Climate 102 is an introduction to the physics of extreme weather events, using thunderstorms, floods, lake-effect snowstorms, lightning, thunder, hail, hurricanes, and tornadoes to illustrate the physical laws governing the atmosphere.

Students also apply these principles through hands-on storm forecasting and weather analysis assignments. Responsibilities
* Duties of the Lecturer I position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours.

Required Qualifications
* Ph.D. in atmospheric science, meteorology, or related field Demonstrated knowledge of extreme weather, atmospheric processes, and related climate or environmental topics.

Demonstrated experience teaching, instructing, or communicating scientific concepts to large classes of undergraduate students or other audiences.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Modes of Work The work requires a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan. 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.

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Union Affiliation 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.

Background Screening 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.

Final date to receive applications

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Decision Making Process Applications may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. Final hiring approval is made by the dean in consultation with the program chair.

The selection criteria include meeting the required qualifications listed above and the demonstrated potential to design and conduct energetic, active, collaborative learning experiences.

U-M 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.

Job Opening ID283982

Working TitleLEO Lecturer IJob TitleLEO Lecturer IWork Location Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MIModes of Work
Onsite

Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular/Temporary

RegularFLSA Status Exempt Organizational  Group College Engineering Department Co E Climate & Space Sci Eng Posting Begin/End Date
10/13/2026 - 10/27/2026

Career Interest
LEO - Lecturers