In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document).  In addition, please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to Professor John Wolfe, jpwolfe@umich.edu.

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 Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 100% effort for the Winter Term 2027. This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027, and end on April 30, 2027.

Duties of this Lecturer I position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.  

Course Title: CHEM 230 - Physical Chemical Principles and Applications

Course Objectives: Teaching the physical principles underlying some of the major topics of inorganic and analytical chemistry. The candidate must be well-versed in explaining the liquid and solid states of matter, phase transitions, solutions, electrochemistry, coordination complexes, spectroscopy, and the principles of thermodynamics that explain observed chemical reactions 

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.  Qualified candidates should be fluent in the area of expertise and demonstrate excellence in college-level teaching skills in the United States. 

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is June 11, 2026.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than June 30, 2026.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.