All applications must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/179153 To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by Friday, February 20, 2026. You will be asked to provide the following information: A cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and the contact information for three recommendation letter writers (requests will be auto-generated by the system to the names you provide, with a due date of Friday, February 27, 2026).

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan solicits applications for a full time Lecturer III position with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2026. This is a non-tenure track position with a university year appointment (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.

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.

Duties and responsibilities for this Lecturer III position are expected to include teaching laboratory courses in biology, lecture courses in appropriate areas of expertise, training of graduate student instructors, service on departmental committees and participation in outreach activities supporting K-12 programs.

Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. and be expected to provide instruction to both undergraduate and graduate students. Ideal candidates either have (1) subject matter expertise and teaching experience in Animal Physiology or (2) general Cell/Molecular Biology expertise and experience with supervising large-enrollment laboratory courses. For further information about https://lsa.umich.edu/mcdb 

Highly qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in a life science discipline, evidence of excellence in classroom and/or laboratory teaching, and extensive coursework in one or more of the target areas listed above. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be a 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.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: mcdblecsearch@umich.edu

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.