How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be included as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your interest in the position and related experience. Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document (due to system limitations).
Job Summary
The School of Public Health (SPH) Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) department is hiring a LEO for the Fall 2026 semester for master's degree level instruction in the course titled "Psychosocial Factors Impacting Environmental and Occupational Health" (EHS 585; 3 credit course). The course is an Environmental Health Sciences focused required course for the EHS Industrial Hygiene Masters of Public Health and Masters of Science programs. The course is offered for 3 credits (25% effort) and meets twice a week.
This course aims to enhance the student's understanding of how the community environment, exposure environment, and work environment impact the health and safety of individuals both inside and outside of the workplace. Psychosocial risk factors not only arise from the nature of work but are also bidirectionally impacted by the environment and existing policies and regulations. Exposures beyond the physical domain, such as psychosocial factors, can increase the risk of acute and chronic conditions. The study of the psychological and behavioral aspects of environmental and occupational health are analyzed through evidence-based approaches. Identification of basic strategies and steps, including an in-depth exploration of relevant theoretical models, behavioral principles, applicable policies and regulations, processes, and systems for improving health and safety are explored.
Dates of course: August 25, 2026 - December 21, 2026 with grades due 72 hours after exams.
Appointment is subject to final approval by the EHS faculty and best efforts will be made to have an offer extened by the end of May.
Responsibilities*
This position requires teaching twice a week in person for 1.5 hours each session (3 hours per week). In addition, office hours 1 hour per week is required. Course syllabus and course material preparation, coordinating guest lectures and course support, assignment development and grading, and guiding students are additional responsibilities. The course operates through Canvas Learning Management System. SPH Instructional Design will assist with updating the Canvas site for the course.
Course Materials: Research papers and review papers on different topics covered in this course will be provided in advance.
Required Qualifications*
Minimum
Masters of Science or Masters of Public Health in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Environmental Health Sciences, or other relevant field and application to health.
Preferred
PhD in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health Sciences, or another relevant field. Prior experience in teaching (or strong interest in teaching) graduate level courses. Familiar with Canvas Learning Management System
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. For this course, the work mode is onsite. 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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.