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).  

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 Communications and Media at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Leo Lecturer I position at 33.33% effort for the Winter Term 2027.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027  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 Lecture I  in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.  Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Course Title(s):  Media and Mental Health from Mozart to Meta

Course Objectives:

A specialized First-Year Seminar focused on youth mental health, digital media, and research methodologies. The course is intended to provide undergraduate students with exposure to emerging public health research while developing research skills through engagement with active clinical intervention projects.
 

A PhD in a social science discipline or related field with a demonstrated focus on child psychiatry is required.  

Successful candidates will have contemporary knowledge and experience related to youth suicide prevention and mental health promotion via media.

Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
 

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: Regina Clark-Loar (reginall@umich.edu) 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is July 27, 2026. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 8, 2026.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

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.