How to Apply
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: [email protected]. In addition to submitting materials to the email provided, all applicants must apply to this posting, #269442, 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.
Job Summary
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 Winter 2026 term. Discussion/Lab section instructors work under the supervision of the lead instructor for the course, who determines the content and often designs the lesson plans for discussion/lab sections. This appointment is scheduled to begin on 1/1/2026 and end on 4/30/2026.
Based on the courses, this position could teach 2-6 discussion or lab sections per week for the Winter 2026 term, for no more than two separate course preps (or the equivalent of two courses).
Mission Statement
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.
Responsibilities*
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 course?s 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 WI26 Course Descriptions list.
Courses needing discussion section coverage may include:
Psych 111 Introduction to Psychology
Psych 112 Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science
Psych 211 Project Outreach (Development)
Psych 211 Project Outreach (Biopsychosocial Healthcare)
Psych 230 Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
Psych 240 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Psych 250 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Psych 270 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Psych 280 Introduction to Social Psychology
Psych 290 Introduction to the Psychology of Personality
Psych 291 Introduction to the Psychology of Women
Psych 373 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Psych 395 Organizational Psychology
Psych 342 Research Methods in Human Electroencephalography - Lab sections
Psych 303 Research Methods in Psychology - Lab sections. Because Psych 303 meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement in LSA, section instructors must have previously taken or concurrently take (audit) the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines.
Required Qualifications*
- 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.
Desired Qualifications*
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States.
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.
Union Affiliation
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.
Background Screening
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.
Contact Information
Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: [email protected]
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed. Deadline for applications is October 16, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than November 30, 2025. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.