To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through the U-M Careers website. A cover letter of introduction explaining your specific interest in the position and outlining skills and experience that directly relate to this position and CV must be uploaded as one document.

In addition to applying online, applicants are requested to send the following to the Office of Human Resources - LEO Lecturer I- N480 N481 Leadership for Professional Practice Improvement at snrecruitment@umich.edu (electronic materials). The Office of Human Resources will follow up with all applicants to request the following documentation, if it is not received.

*Cover letter

*Current curriculum vita

*Evidence of didactic and clinical teaching experience (teaching statement)

*Three (3) letters of professional recommendation from master's prepared or higher individuals; on letterhead/signed and/or sent from a professional organization email

*Copy of your highest nursing diploma

*Copy of your nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position 

*Copy of certifications 

For further information regarding this position please contact snrecruitment@umich.edu .

N481 - Leadership for Professional Practice Improvement (Clinical) PNE

The clinical course focuses on the application of the leadership and management concepts for the inpatient, acute care, and community settings. The clinical portion of the course provides for the development of the student's skills and practical application of concepts such as team, quality, delegation, innovation, negotiation, problem solving, safety, and quality within the organizations. The course also offers an applied view of the organization's management structure and processes that enable the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care. The use of data, quality improvement, and service delivery models are examined with consideration of the scientific, technological, financial, political, and cultural context of the clinical setting. Compliance and ethics related to leadership for professional practice will also be explored. Students will have the opportunity to work with interprofessional teams.

The School of Nursing (UMSN), Undergraduate Program is recruiting nursing professional(s) with experience in nursing leadership to teach of N481 Leadership for Professional Practice Improvement (Clinical) (2 credits, 16.67% effort).  Monday seminar time is 12:30-2:30p. This is a precepted clinical course with clinical times for students TBD.

NOTE: This appointment is for Fall term, 2026 only 

The Lecturer appointed to this position is expected to attend all simulations and clinical conferences, perform clinical site visits, and provide feedback to students. The Lecturer is responsible for grading all assignments and simulations and bears primary responsibility for computing final grades in a timely fashion.

This position includes classroom and/or clinical teaching that may take place in a hospital or clinic setting and may include other on-site work hours, even if the University and/or the School of Nursing is taking part in remote work/alternative teaching.

*A master of nursing degree is required. 

*Preference will be given to applicants who have both didactic and clinical teaching experience and content expertise in microbiology.

*A nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position (current licensure or willingness to obtain licensure). 

*Prior to start date must be in compliance with all health requirements including standard precautions such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, orientations, licenses/certifications, policies and procedures both internal and external to the University for your assigned classroom(s) and/or clinical site(s).

*Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

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.

The University of Michigan is a world-class research-intensive, enriched and highly collaborative institution. The UMSN offers a full range of accredited educational programs and is consistently ranked among the top nursing schools in the country. Please visit our website at http://www.nursing.umich.edu/ for more information.

The School of Nursing seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan that extends world-wide, to fulfill the School's strategic plan, and to sustain the excellence of the School of Nursing.

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 

The confidential review of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Our anticipated date of decision is 8/25/2026.

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.