Please upload the following items as one PDF document as your application to the University of Michigan job posting website:

• A cover letter addressing your specific interest in the position and experience that directly relates to this position.
• A current CV
• Evidence of teaching excellence.  Ideally, this would include one or more letter(s) of recommendation.

The Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology is seeking applications for a 100% LEO Lecturer I position teaching BIOLOGY 172, "Introductory Biology - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental," and BIOLOGY 225, "Principles of Human and Animal Physiology". The responsibilities will include coordinating remote lectures, teaching discussion sections, general course communication/support, and holding office hours. The appointment is for Winter Term 2026 only.  

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

The anticipated schedule for the Winter term is listed below:

BIOLOGY 172 Remote Lecture Coordination: Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-4:00pm
BIOLOGY 172 Discussion (three 90-minute sections): times/days TBD
BIOLOGY 225 Remote Lecture Coordination: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00-10:00am

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 candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field and be knowledgeable in the topics covered in the courses BIOLOGY 172, "Introductory Biology - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental," and BIOLOGY 225, "Principles of Human and Animal Physiology" at the University of Michigan.  

Qualified candidates should be fluent in the area of expertise and exhibit evidence of excellent teaching skills

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.

The appointment opportunity has been approved by the academic unit, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. 

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 Lindsay Stefanski: lstefans@umich.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is November 30, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than December 15, 2025. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit. 

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed by the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies and possibly Department Chairs.

The expected date by which the offer of appointment will be made is December 15, 2025. Notification of hiring decision to all employees who have applied for this appointment opportunity will be made within fourteen (14) days after it has been filled.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.