How to Apply
Submit a cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (maximum two pages), evidence of effective teaching (such as teaching evaluations), and names and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin on November 9; an offer of appointment will be made by April 1. The anticipated appointment beginning date is August 30, 2027. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit. All applications must be submitted through Interfolio; applications submitted through careers.umich.edu will not be reviewed.
Posting Period: This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of ten (10) days. Review of applications will begin November 9, 2026. Applications received by December 7, 2026, will receive full consideration. The application deadline is December 7, 2026. An offer of appointment is expected to be made by April 1, 2027.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be evaluated on relevant teaching experience and effectiveness in General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis; laboratory coordination and curriculum experience; familiarity with modern analytical instrumentation; and demonstrated ability to meet departmental instructional and service needs.
Appointment Duration and Effort: Anticipated initial three-year appointment beginning August 30, 2027, renewable subject to successful reviews, departmental needs, and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. This is a full-time (100% effort) appointment for the fall and winter semesters.
Who We Are
The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty come from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University.
The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of Americas largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.
Job Summary
The Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a full-time (100% during fall and winter semesters), non-tenure-track LEO Lecturer III position in Chemistry, with specialization in Analytical Chemistry. The anticipated start date is August 30, 2027.
The Department of Natural Sciences is a collaborative academic community serving students in Physics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Science. We value research-informed, student-centered teaching, laboratory learning, inclusive mentorship, and collegial service. The Chemistry program includes an ACS-certified degree pathway and courses supporting science, engineering, and pre-health students.
Primary teaching responsibilities include General Chemistry I and II lectures and laboratories and General Chemistry lab programs, with additional assignments in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis lectures and laboratories (including Quantitative Methods of Analysis and Instrumental Methods of Analysis), as departmental needs require. This is an on-site position. First year anticipated courses may include a combination of the following courses:
CHEM 134 {General Chemistry}, 4 credits, 33.33% Effort
CHEM 136 {General Chemistry}, 4 credits, 33.33% Effort
CHEM 344 {Quantitative Analysis}, 2 credits, 33.33% Effort
CHEM 447 {Instrumental Methods of Analysis}, 8 credits, 66.67% Effort
A primary service responsibility is coordinating the General Chemistry laboratory program.
Course assignments and teaching responsibilities will be determined based on departmental needs.
Required Qualifications*
- Earned Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated college-level teaching experience in General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, including Instrumental Analysis or related advanced analytical courses.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience revising undergraduate laboratory experiments, manuals, and instructional support materials.
- Ability to apply chemistry education research to laboratory teaching and support assessment of student learning.
- Experience developing or updating classical and modern analytical laboratory experiments and using modern analytical instrumentation.
- Demonstrated organizational and laboratory coordination skills.
- Evidence of effective teaching across multiple instructional modalities.
Why Work at U-M Dearborn?
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a vibrant and diverse community, centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The area provides a variety of urban, suburban, and rural environments within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, its suburbs, and Ann Arbor.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan-Dearborn offers a comprehensive benefits package, effective on your first day to help you and your family stay well, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, along with prescription drug plan
- 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 from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.
Additional UM-Dearborn benefits include:
- Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Learn more about the tuition reimbursement policy.
- Eligible UM-Dearborn dependents may receive a 50% tuition and fees scholarship towards undergraduate courses. Learn more about the Dependent Tuition Scholarship from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships webpage.
- No charge for all faculty and staff parking permits. Learn more from the Parking Transportation webpage.
Information about our mission, values and leadership can be found at: https://umdearborn.edu/about-um-dearborn/mission
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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. PLEASE NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.