University of Michigan LEO Lecturer I Winter Term 2026

University of Michigan LEO Lecturer I Winter Term 2026

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 100% effort for the Winter Term 2026.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026  and end on April 30, 2026, with the likelihood of extension for at least one additional academic year. Duties of this Lecturer I position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.  Course Title(s): Learning and Memory, Decision Making, Psychology Thinking, Attention & Cognitive Control, Social Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, AI and the Mind, Cognitive Aging.  We are open to additional topics that build upon our Introduction to Cognitive Psychology course. Course Objectives: Teach 300-level (sophomore/junior) courses that build upon our gateway course, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology. Teach existing courses and participate in the development of new courses. Target enrollment for these classes is 60 – 150 students.

Required Qualifications:

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in psychology, or a closely related field. The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States. The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant’s education and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for the position.  Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate. Preference will be given to candidates with training in cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience, as well as teaching experience in those domains.

How to Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website. Please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV (the letter and CV must be uploaded as one document), evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: psych.lecturer.apps@umich.edu. Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: Julie Boland, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, jeboland@umich.edu

Review of applications will begin on June 15  and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is June 15, 2025  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than  August 15, 2025.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

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.

 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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.