Applicants should apply via our careers.umich.edu job posting and upload the job application material as described below via http://apply.interfolio.com/187776:

• Cover letter addressed to the Chair of the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies 

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (or a teaching portfolio containing such a statement)

• Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching, course syllabi, teaching awards that can be parts of a teaching portfolio). 

• There may be some overlap with your practice/research component and teaching statements (1-3 pages).

• List of at least two (2) recommenders.

   

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Deadline to apply for full consideration for the position is July 31, 2026 

 

The Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a non-tenure-track LEO Lecturer I position in African American Studies. We welcome applications from candidates across disciplines and specializations, including but not limited to Afro-Diasporic Studies, African American Studies, slavery studies, popular culture, new media, film and media studies, legal studies, critical technology studies, and environmental humanities. 

We seek candidates whose teaching and scholarship will complement and strengthen the department's interdisciplinary community of scholars and educators. DAAS is a vibrant academic unit dedicated to the study of the lives, experiences, cultures, histories, and societies of peoples of African descent in Africa and across the African diaspora, including communities in the United States and North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Our curricula and research span the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

For example, the successful candidate will teach survey courses in African American studies, as well as courses within their area of specialization.  Candidates with the ability to teach large-enrollment courses are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also contribute to the intellectual and pedagogical strengths of the department. This is a university-year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 31, 2026. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching. Candidates must either hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment or be ABD (All But Dissertation).

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.

DAAS is searching for a Lecturer I to begin in the 2026 Fall Term (August 31, 2026) to teach three (3) courses in the Fall and three (3) courses in the 2027 Winter Term that will substantially add to our undergraduate curriculum. Specifically, we are looking for cross-pollinated classes that occur at the intersections of the areas mentioned above. 

This is not a tenure-track position. The initial appointment will be for one academic year and can be renewed based on instructor performance and available funding.

The person in this position will teach six courses per year, developed in consultation with the DAAS Director of Undergraduate Studies. Other instructional responsibilities include overseeing any course Grader, if applicable; holding office hours for students; course planning and grading; appropriate use of courseware and other classroom technology. 

Candidates must either hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment or be ABD (All But Dissertation).  Experience teaching courses with variable styles of delivery. The successful candidate must have cutting-edge and contemporary knowledge and experience in teaching and practice in the field. 

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.

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching is highly desired. Salary is expected to be $51,000 reflecting 100% effort for 8 months. 

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 candidates will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed. The hiring decision will be announced within fourteen (14) days after opening has been filled. 

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.