LEO Intermittent Lecturer

How to Apply

The School of Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan invites individuals to apply for the position of LEO Lecturer Intermittent teach one course in the Winter B 2025 term: EAS 701 - Master's Project.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged regardless of background and identity. 

Individuals with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are particularly encouraged to apply. 

To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site.  In addition, please submit the following application materials as one PDF document along with your application on the UM Jobs site.

• Cover letter expressing interest in teaching the course
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness such as copies of teaching evaluations
• List of at least 3 references including contact information.
• Please use this format to name the file: lastname.firstname.CV.PDF

Please contact Nicole Rutherford, [email protected], if you have any questions.

This position is subject to the terms of the LEO bargaining agreement. The full LEO contract can be found at https://hr.umich.edu/sites/default/files/um-leo_lecturers_collective_bargaining_agreement_2024-2028_-_final_0.pdf.

Job Summary

The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan seeks a candidate for a part-time LEO Lecturer Intermittent position to teach/advise one of our Master's Projects.

This is a non-tenure track position and the selected candidate will ideally continue to advise the project for Winter B 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter 2026. The appointment effort will be 6% in Winter B 2025, and then 3% in Fall 2025 and Winter 2026.

SEAS? client-based master's project is an interdisciplinary problem-solving research endeavor conducted by a team of students and a faculty mentor. Projects prepare students to become leaders in sustainability by working with real-world clients on projects that make an impact locally, nationally, or around the globe. Master's projects provide students with the kind of experiences that prepare them for similar situations in the workplace. For clients, projects provide useful products and solutions to complex environmental issues.

Mission Statement

SEAS's mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth's resources and the achievement of a sustainable and just society.  Through research, education, and outreach, the faculty, staff, and students are devoted to generating knowledge and developing policies, techniques, and skills to help practitioners manage and conserve environmental resources to meet the full range of human needs on a sustainable basis.

SEAS is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communication, discourages and genuinely responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting (Confirm position is eligible)
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/benefits-enrollment/benefits-enrollment-eligibility. 

Responsibilities*

Instructors are expected to facilitate and support all aspects of students Master's Project experience to ensure their ultimate success - from engaging with students and clients to formulate and refine the challenge/research questions students will answer, deciding on appropriate methods including the development of data collection instruments and analysis as well a guiding the writing of final reports and development of other deliverables including presentations. Master's Project advisors are also expected to be able to help students develop professional skills and ultimately support students in their search for employment including via letters of reference.  Given the real-world nature of the projects, Master's Project advisors often have to assist students with addressing a range of conflicts, including among group members and with clients.  Instructors are expected to meet with students in-person on average on a weekly basis and/or as needed. 

Required Qualifications*

• Accredited MS (PhD preferred) degree in an environmental, social science, or equivalent field and/or 5 years of professional leadership/work experience focused on addressing interdisciplinary environmental and/or sustainability challenges.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring, in ways consistent with diversity equity, and inclusion principles.
   

Desired Qualifications*

• Minimum of one year of instructional experience in a higher education setting.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in management, consulting, or environmental sciences.
   

Modes of Work

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.

Additional Information

All application materials must be submitted no later than February 6, 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted and interviewed remotely. We expect to make an offer of employment no later than February 15, 2025. The anticipated start date for this position is March 1, 2025.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is/are filled. 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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.