How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should appear as page one of your CV.
Job Summary
The School of Public Health (SPH) Environmental Health Sciences is hiring an LEO for the 2026-2027 academic year for instruction in the course titled "Healthy and Sustainable Food and Products - Life Cycle Assessment". The course is a component of the department's Environment, Sustainability and Health subplan (concentration), an elective course offering in the Online MPH in Population Health Sciences degree program, and a general elective for MPH, MS and PhD students. By course description, the course focuses on "quantitative decision-making tools towards healthy and sustainable foods and products. It helps evaluate production processes and consumption decisions by considering their human health and environmental impacts over the life cycle of products". Students will use life cycle assessment as a tool for evaluating healthy and sustainable foods and product options, across various sectors, to reduce impacts of production and consumption on health and the environment.
The position requires teaching one night per week via Zoom for up to 2 hours over 8 weeks (3 credits). In addition, office hours 1 hour per week is required (via Zoom). Course syllabus and course material preparation, coordinating guest lectures and course support, assignment development and grading, and guiding students are additional responsibilities. In addition, working with the SPH Instructional Design team on the course platform (UM Canvas) would be required.
Required Qualifications*
- MS in Environmental Health Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or closely aligned fields.
- Expertise in Life Cycle Assessment and health (theory and tools), identifying health impacts and proposing strategies for impact reduction.
- Expertise in applying the roles for good LCA practice to identify health issues in a production process.
- Experience with comparative risk assessment of chemicals in consumer products.
Desired Qualifications*
- Prior experience in teaching (or strong interest in teaching) undergraduate and/or graduate level courses.
- Familiar with Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom video calling platform.
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.
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