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 interest in the position, the specific courses you are interested in, and outline skills and experience that directly relates to this position and each identified course of interest. To apply, send your cover letter, your teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: psych.lecturer.apps@umich.edu. In addition to submitting materials to the email provided, all applicants must apply to this posting, #280618, on the U-M Careers website (note - the Careers posting will also ask for the cover letter and CV and they  must be uploaded as one document).  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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 Psychology at the University of Michigan invite applications for LEO Lecturer I for Psychology discussion or lab sections position up to 100% effort for the Fall 2026 term. Discussion/Lab section instructors work under the supervision of the lead course instructor, who determines the content and often designs the lesson plans for discussion/lab sections. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2026 and end on December 31, 2026.

Based on the courses, this position could teach 2-6 discussion or lab sections per week for the Fall 2026 term,  for no more than two separate course preps (or the equivalent of two courses). 

Duties of these LEO Lecturer I positions are expected to include but are not limited to the following:  attend weekly course lectures given by the lead course instructor, teach, evaluate and grade students, respond to student emails in timely manner, hold regularly scheduled office hours, hold review sessions, proctor exams, attend weekly team meetings with the courses lead instructor and other discussion/lab section leaders.  All teaching and meeting components are in-person.

Course Title(s): Psychology Courses/Labs
All courses and sections are held in-person on the U of M Ann Arbor Campus. For course details see the Fall 2026 Course Descriptions list.

Courses needing discussion section coverage may include:
Psych 111 Introduction to Psychology
Psych 211-100 Project Outreach (Development)
Psych 211-500 Project Outreach (Biopsychosocial Healthcare)
Psych 250 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Psych 342 Research Methods in Human Electroencephalography - Lab sections. Because Psych 342 meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement (ULWR) in LSA, section instructors must have previously taken or concurrently take (audit) the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines.
Psych 303 Research Methods in Psychology - Lab sections. Because Psych 303 meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement (ULWR) in LSA, section instructors must have previously taken or concurrently take (audit) the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines.

• Graduate degree in Psychology or a closely related field (Neuroscience, Cognitive Science)
• Experience teaching courses in Psychology and related natural and social sciences

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States. 

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: psych.lecturer.apps@umich.edu. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed.  Deadline for applications is August 3, 2026.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 19. 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.