Please upload an application letter explaining your qualifications and your approach to teaching, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of 2 references. Applicant will be selected based upon demonstrated subject matter expertise, teaching experience, and ability to complete the duties and responsibilities of course instruction.

The 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 (LEO).

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multi-cultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.

Currently this classification is considered exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) is seeking applications for a Lecturer I position in the Department of Health and Human Services for the Winter 2026 semester.  The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching the class, HHS 250-002, Introduction to Environmental Health (section 2).

HHS 250-002 is a hybrid course which combines both in-person and online instruction. In-person/face-to-face class time is scheduled for Wednesdays from 2 pm-3:45 pm, the remaining instruction will be provided online-asynchronous.

The Winter 2026 schedule runs from Friday, January 2 to April 30, 2026.

This course introduces students to environmental health as a core discipline within the field of public health. It is for any student interested in how the environments where we live, work, and play may affect our health, and it is particularly applicable for those pursuing careers in public health, clinical health, or allied fields. Specifically, the course provides students with an introduction to environmental health science, communication, and policy. Students will examine many case studies to understand the patterning and implications of environmental risks and protective factors in communities through Metro Detroit and the U.S. related to several key pathways (e.g., air, water, climate, built environment). Throughout the semester, considerable attention will be given to causes and consequences of local and national environmental justice issues. Students will gain exposure to methods and resources they may use to assess and address environmental health concerns as scholars, activists, or practitioners.

The selected candidate MUST meet the above posted schedule and will be responsible for conducting all instructional duties of this course including teaching, development of assignments, grading, holding virtual office hours for student support, and maintaining a course page through the Canvas Learning Management System. 

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan and attracts more than 9,000 students. Faculty and students have the opportunity to collaborate across all three campuses in research and scholarly activity.  UM-Dearborn is located ten miles west of Detroit and thirty-five miles east of Ann Arbor. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan region. 

Availability requirement: 

Because the Winter 2026 schedule is published and students have already registered, the selected candidate's availability must align with the existing class schedule.

This course is scheduled as Hybrid (a combination of in-person/face-to-face class time and online instruction) with In-person/face-to-face class time meeting on Wednesdays from 2 pm - 3:45 pm.

The position requires that the candidate have a Master's degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Public Health, or a closely related natural science field (e.g., biology, chemistry, geology, engineering).  Previous experience with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience at the undergraduate level required (serving as a graduate teaching assistant is acceptable) and previous teaching experience online or hybrid preferred. 

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting all instructional duties of this course including teaching, development of assignments, grading, holding virtual office hours for student support, and maintaining a course page through the Canvas Learning Management System. 

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.