In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through the U-M Careers website. A cover letter of introduction explaining your specific interest in the position and outlining skills and experience that directly relate to this position and CV must be uploaded as one document.
In addition, the department will review your teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, a sample syllabus, and contact information for at least one reference who can comment on your qualifications for this position. The complete set of application materials should be sent as Word documents to: [email protected] with your name and "WN26 COMPLIT 770 LEO" in the subject line.
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 33.33% effort for the Winter 2026. This appointment is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026 and end on April 30, 2026.
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. One part-time position is available.
- PhD in Literature or another humanities department
- Experience doing research on data practices in the humanities
The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's 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.
- Experience working on interdisciplinary collaborations, especially those involving advanced technologies
- Humanistic research comparing multiple language traditions
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: [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 November 9, 2025. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than November 26, 2025. 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.
