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). Currently this classification is considered exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

To apply, please submit one PDF (500kb size limit) containing the following:

• Cover letter (2 pages max) describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
• CV highlighting teaching experience
• A teaching statement
• Names and contact information for two references
• Upload materials to INTERFOLIO

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on May 26, 2026 with an application end date of June 5, 2026; an offer of appointment will be made by June 5, 2026.

LEO Lecturer I Job Posting Description

POL 375 Great Powers

Fall 2026

Salary: 25,500 FTR

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty come from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University.

The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Summary

The Department of Social Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks a part-time Lecturer to teach Political Science 375 Great Powers Comp and Conflict, up to a 33.33% effort in the Fall 2026 semester.  The class is scheduled to run as an asynchronous online course.

Political Science 375 Great Powers is an upper-level undergraduate course. The course focuses on the foreign policies of major international powers, such as China, Russia, and the Western European democracies. Attention is also paid to the causes of the rise and decline of major powers.

This is a one-semester non-tenured LEO Lecture I appointment, with no presumption of renewal.  The Fall 2026 semester runs August 25, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

This is an instructional position. Duties include the preparation of lectures and other classroom activities, development of assignments such as exams and papers, evaluation of students coursework, holding office hours and communicating with students throughout the semester.  UM-Dearborn uses the Canvas course management software, and the instructor will be expected to assemble and maintain a Canvas site for Political Science 375.

• At a minimum, candidates should hold an MA in political science and have taken graduate courses in international politics. 

• A demonstrated record of effective teaching.

   

• Strong academic background in political science and global studies.
• Three years of teaching college level political science courses.
• Strong organizational and communication 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.

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.