A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. An offer will be extended no later than August 3rd, 2026 .  This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

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 comes 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

Natural Sciences Biology department invites applications for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins August 26, 2026 through December 31, 2026 for the FALL 2026 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 16.67% appointment for the FALL 2026 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in person for the following course: 

Biology 140L, Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory, up to 16.67%

Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointed for the WINTER 2026 term. 

Duties of this position include teaching undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory courses, developing and providing to students a syllabus and materials using the online course management system, evaluating and grading students, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and handling routine matters related to instruction and proctoring midterm and final exams.

• Candidates must possess an earned M.Sc. in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.  

• Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.

• Candidates who have earned a PhD in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.

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 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.