How to Apply
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Job Summary
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Organizational Studies Program at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 25% effort for the Fall Term 2025. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2025 and end on December 31, 2025. The unit aims to fill the opening with either a lecturer or a graduate student serving as a GSI.
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 this Lecturer I position are expected to include support of the main instructor teaching ORGSTUDY 305, teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours (see a more detailed description of the course and a list of responsibilities below).
The lecturer would be responsible for attending lectures and taking attendance, conducting one guest lecture, holding office hours, answering emails, meeting with the primary instructor on a weekly basis, preparing for section, and grading student work. There are 6 graded assignments for this course, some submitted by each student individually, others are team submissions. It is imperative that students receive detailed, qualitative feedback on all the work they submit.
Course Title(s): ORGSTUDY 305 Inside Organizations
This course offers an overview of the social psychology of organizations, the scientific study of human feeling, thinking, and behavior in organizational contexts. This highly interactive course provides an overview of the psychological, sociological, and economic bases for human coordination within organizations. Topics include judgment and decision making, persuasion, conformity, group conflict, diversity, and power.
Required Qualifications*
Individual with a completed Master or PhD in sociology, psychology, or related social science or professional field. Must have training in social science research methods, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Experience in project-based classes preferred. Work experience in project or consulting-based work is also preferred. Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to respond quickly to student and instructor requests.
Desired Qualifications*
Someone with experience and comfort working with focal organizations of different types (eg. businesses, non-profits, etc.); work experience in consulting, management, or education; and experience with field research in organizations. Someone who enjoys teaching, who likes undergraduate students, and who has good interpersonal and communication skills.
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. Deadline for applications is May 24, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than August 2, 2025. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Selection Process
The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicants 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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.