How to Apply
ABOUT THE STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (STANDARD)
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improve business and society.
Michigan Ross is consistently ranked among the world's leading business schools. Academic degree programs include the Bachelor of Business Administration, Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (Online, and Weekend formats), Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Management, Master of Supply Chain Management, and PhD. In addition, the school delivers open-enrollment and custom executive education programs targeting general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management. For more information, visit MichiganRoss.umich.edu.
How to Apply
A Cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position, particularly experience in cross-cultural communication, global leadership development, or related subject areas.
Job Summary
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan invites applicants for a part- time LEO Adjunct Lecturer position in Business Administration to teach BA319: Global Competency - Preparing for International Experience for the Fall 2026 term.
BA319 is a required 1.0 credit undergraduate course designed to prepare students for study abroad and global engagement. The course develops students' global leadership capabilities by integrating research-based cultural frameworks, experiential learning, simulations, case discussions, and reflective assignments. Students examine how culture shapes values, communication patterns, decision-making, and organizational behavior, and build skills necessary to work effectively across differences in global contexts.
The instructor will lead a plenary session and multiple section meetings and will be responsible for delivering course content, facilitating discussions and applied exercises, and supporting students in preparing for immersive international experiences.
Responsibilities*
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Teaching assigned sections of BA319, including a two-hour plenary session and multiple one-hour section meetings.
Delivering course material on cross-cultural frameworks, global teamwork, intercultural communication, and cultural intelligence.
Facilitating experiential exercises, simulations, case discussions, and structured reflection.
Guiding students in applied assignments, including country presentations, intercultural interviews, and pre-departure essays that integrate course frameworks.
Providing timely and constructive feedback on student work.
Maintaining regular office hours and availability to students.
Fostering an inclusive and respectful classroom environment that supports students from diverse cultural, national, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Coordinating, as appropriate, with Global Initiatives and other instructional staff to ensure curricular continuity across the global study sequence.
Required Qualifications*
Candidates must have:
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree (completed or near completion) in management, business administration, organizational studies, psychology, sociology, international studies, or a closely related field.
Experience teaching required or core undergraduate courses.
Experience teaching large and/or diverse student cohorts.
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
Familiarity with interdisciplinary research on culture and its implications for organizations and leadership.
Ability to facilitate discussion-based and experiential learning in a structured classroom environment.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
Desired Qualifications*
Preferred candidates may have:
Personal study abroad experience.
Extended experience living and/or working outside their country of origin.
Professional experience in global or multicultural organizational settings.
Experience integrating applied research insights into classroom instruction.
Experience supporting students in preparation for global or cross-cultural engagement.
Training or experience in inclusive pedagogy.
Additional Information
BA319 emphasizes applied global competency development in advance of students' international study experiences. The successful candidate will be able to translate academic research on culture and organizations into accessible frameworks, facilitate thoughtful dialogue across differences, and help students reflect on culture shock, adaptation, ethical engagement, and global citizenship in preparation for their time abroad.
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
University of Michigan Benefits
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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.