LEO Lecturer in Biology

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. An offer will be extended no later than April 1, 2026. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The Department of Natural Sciences at UM-Dearborn is seeking applications for one or more LEO Lecturer I non-tenure track appointments for Summer 2026 term, which begins May 1, 2026. The contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500.00. The LEO Lecturer I would be teaching one section of BIOL 320 Field Biology at the undergraduate level for the Summer 2026 semester (May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026).

The successful candidates will be comfortable teaching both in person, hybrid, and asynchronous/online modalities for the following Biology lecture course:

BIOL 320:
Field Biology up to 66.67%

• Duties of this position include teaching undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory courses, developing and providing to students a syllabus and materials using the online course management system, evaluating and grading students, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and handling routine matters related to instruction and proctoring midterm and final exams.

• Candidates must possess an earned M.Sc. in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.

• Prefer candidates who earned PhD in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.