In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (all documents must be uploaded as one document).  Please include a cover letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, and evidence of teaching excellence.
 

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 College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Organizational Studies Program at the University of Michigan invite applications for an LEC I position at .50% effort for the Fall Term 2026.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 31, 2026 and end on December 31, 2026. The unit aims to fill the opening with either a lecturer or a graduate student serving as a GSI.

Duties of this LEC I positions are expected to include support of the main instructor teaching ORGSTUDY 310, evaluating and grading students, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and helping develop course materials (see a more detailed description of the course and a list of responsibilities below). A typical full-time (100% effort) load for an Intermittent Lec I position in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.  Full-time and part-time positions are available.

The lecturer would be responsible for attending lectures, holding office hours, answering emails, meeting with the primary instructor as needed, and being the primary grader of student work.  There are four major graded writing assignments for this course. The course is structured to meet the Upper Level Writing Requirement for LSA students; consequently, a good deal of time is devoted to crafting, revising, and assessing written argumentation. Because we are looking for incremental improvement in argumentative writing, it is imperative that students receive detailed, qualitative feedback on the written work they submit.
 

Individual with a completed Masters or PhD in sociology, psychology, or related social science or professional field, ideally with coursework in the area of organizational behavior. Excellent writing skills, along with a preference for experience teaching composition, argumentation, using peer writing groups or peer revision, or working in a collaborative classroom. Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to respond quickly to student and instructor requests.

Someone who enjoys teaching, who likes undergraduate students, and who has good interpersonal and communication skills. Someone who is attentive to current trends in the behaviors of organizations, whether for-profit, not-for-profit, or public agencies, and is comfortable discussing such examples.

Course Title(s): ORGSTUDY 310 Formal Organizations and Environments

Survey of theory and research on formal organizations from sociological and economic perspectives. Emphasizes multiple levels of analysis in organizational theory from internal structure and practice to organization-environment relationships. Students apply theories to existing case studies and develop original case research over the course of the term. As a course designed to meet the Upper Level Writing Requirement,

The primary goals of this course are to:

• Develop an understanding of the major historical schools of thought regarding the behavior of organizations, what assumptions underlie those theories, and how they differ in approach;
• Learn to apply these major frameworks to particular instances of organizational behavior and to assess their value as explanatory frameworks;
• Evaluate the fit between empirical evidence and theoretical propositions;
• Develop and hone argumentation and writing skills through the application of existing theories of organizational behavior;
• Improve reading and revision skills through structured peer revision
   

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: tanyame@umich.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is June 1, 2026.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 2, 2026.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicants education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position.  Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.
 

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.