LEO Lecturer III

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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.

The Interdisciplinary Program in Organizational Studies in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a full time Lecturer III position with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2027. Organizational Studies is a small but growing selective undergraduate major in the arts and sciences. This is a non-tenure track position, with a University Year appointment period (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 four (4) in-person undergraduate courses per year, including both lectures and seminars, as well as departmental service, including undergraduate advising, mentoring, and programmatic work equivalent to a third class per semester, and service on appropriate committees.

Qualified candidates will have a graduate degree (doctorate preferred) in a relevant social/behavioral science or professional discipline prior to the start date of the position and a range of instructional expertise. Candidates must be able to teach lower- and upper-level classes relevant to the study of organizations that are grounded in social/behavioral science. We especially welcome applicants prepared to teach Leadership or Negotiations, or who can propose another high-demand lower level course.

Candidates should also be capable of teaching at least one and preferably two of our core classes (micro-organizational behavior, macro-organizational theory, and research capstone) when needed. Interest in building co-curriculum for our expanding major is a plus. Excellence in teaching (including in larger classes), alignment with student demand, and potential in instructional service (including undergraduate advising, mentorship, and programmatic work) will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

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. Learn more about the work modes .

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.

Anticipated Final date to receive applications is October 15, 2026, and we anticipate notifying the successful candidate by December 20, 2026.

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.