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, a teaching philosophy/statement, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence (such as teaching evaluations or sample syllabi), and contact information for three references.

The Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) is home to the International Studies major and minor at the University of Michigan. As part of the International Institute, PICS offers interdisciplinary courses and programs that address global issues across regions, cultures, and academic disciplines. (ii.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 Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) in the International Institute at the University of Michigan invite applications for a LEO Lecturer I position at 100% effort for the 2026-2027 academic year, with teaching responsibilities in both the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2026  and end on April 30, 2027.

Duties of these LEO Lecturer I positions 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 LEO Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.  Full-time and part-time positions are available.

The Fall 2026 teaching assignments are:

• Two sections of INTLSTD 401: Humanitarian Dilemmas
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
    • This course will analyze how political preferences, our purchases, and daily emotions are often shaped by humanitarian considerations. Readings will be drawn from international studies, political science, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, public health, and the humanitarian sector itself.
• One section of INTLSTD 401: Gender, War and Peace
  • Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

    • This course seeks to cultivate students' ability to identify and critically analyze the varied and often unexpected ways gender shapes the waging of war and the making of peace. Students will engage with a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to understanding how gender norms, identities, and power relations structure armed conflict, militarization, and peace-building processes.

       

Winter 2027 teaching assignments will be determined in consultation with the Program.

Applicant must possess a Ph.D. in Political Science, Anthropology, History, Sociology or adjacent fields by the start date of the appointment.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: humanitarianism, conflict and peace studies, gender and war, human rights, global inequality, international politics, or related fields
• A commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and engagement with diverse student populations

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's 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.

• Familiarity with LSA International Institute students and programs
• Interdisciplinary area of expertise

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: meltan@umich.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is June 17, 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.