To apply, please submit one PDF (500kb size limit) containing the following:

• Cover letter (2 pages max) describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
• CV highlighting teaching experience
• A teaching statement
• Names and contact information for two references

The search committee will be considering applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by November 1, 2025 will be considered. An offer of appointment will be made by November 15, 2025. 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 

The Department of Social Sciences invites applications for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins January 1st, 2026 through April 30, 2026 for the Winter 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 50% appointment for the Winter 2026 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in a variety of modalities for the following Economics Courses:  

ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics, one section at 25% effort (Tuesday 6-8:45 pm)

ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics, one section at 25% effort (online)

TOTAL effort: 25% or 50%, depending on the enrollments and department's need. 

ECON 201 and ECON 202 are low level undergraduate courses. 

ECON 201: Together with ECON 202, this course serves to introduce the student to the basic ideas and concepts of modern economic analysis, and applies them to current economic problems, policies and issues. The focus of this course is on macroeconomics: income and wealth, employment, and prices at the national level in the United States economy. 

ECON  202: Together with ECON 201, this course serves to introduce the student to the basic ideas and concepts of modern economic analysis, and applies them to current economic problems, policies, and issues. The focus of this course is on microeconomics, the behavior of consumers and firms and their interactions in specific markets.

This is an instructional position. Duties include the preparation of lectures and other classroom activities, development of assignments such as exams and papers, evaluation of students? coursework, holding office hours and communicating with students in ECON 201 and ECON 202 throughout the semester.  UM-Dearborn uses the Canvas course management software, and the instructor will be expected to assemble and maintain a Canvas site for ECON 201 and/or ECON 202.

• At a minimum, candidates should hold an MA in Economics and have taken graduate courses in advanced micro and macroeconomics. 
• A demonstrated record of effective teaching.

• Three years of teaching college-level economics courses.
• Experience with teaching online and hybrid formats. 
• PhD in Economics. 

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 employment opportunity employer.