Leo Lecturer I

Instruction of lecture and laboratory components in undergraduate courses in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences for the fall and winter terms (8/28/2023 - 4/30/2024) up to 100% effort. Teaching needs include a broad range of introductory and upper-level courses. For example, a lecturer may teach in one or more of the following courses: Introductory Geology, Introductory Geography, Introductory Environmental Science, GIS, Structural Geology, Mineral Resources and Sustainability, or Hydrogeology. Instruction includes preparation and delivery of lectures and laboratory exercises; grading exams and homework assignments; supervision of Graduate Student Instructors; grading of assignments, quizzes, and exams; and meeting with students during office hours.

The appointment is for Fall Term 2023 and Winter Term 2024 (August 28, 2023 - April 30, 2024).

Terms and conditions of employment for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers Employee Organization.

The candidate must hold an M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. Experience instructing geology or earth and environmental sciences to undergraduates at both the introductory and upper course levels is preferred. Experience instructing laboratory courses and evidence of excellence in teaching are preferred.

Additionally, please provide a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement.

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.

Application deadline is August 28, 2023.

Selection Process

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed.

Please apply on the University of Michigan website Earth & Environmental Sciences Lecturer.