In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through the UM Careers website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document). In addition, please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications, a current teaching statement, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: [email protected] by May 4, 2026.
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan invite applications for a one-year (two-terms) LEO Lecturer I position for the Fall 2026 (August 29 to Dec 31) & Winter 2027 (Jan 1 to April 30) terms. This position will teach at least two courses in Fall term at 66.67% and two in Winter at 66.67% term.
This position is contingent on sufficient course enrollment.
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.
Ph.D degree in a related field, however, a PhD in Anthropology with a background in biological anthropology is preferred. The PhD must be awarded by the position start date, expected to be August 29, 2026.
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.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching biological anthropology courses, particularly courses in primate behavior.
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.
Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: Anthropology Lecturer Selection Committee ([email protected]).
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.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is May 4, 2026. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than June 8, 2026. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
