LEO Lecturer I - Health Psyc

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How to Apply

Applicants should upload a letter of intent and curriculum vitae for initial review. Selected applicants will then be asked to submit three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and sample syllabi. Deadline to apply is April 1 2024. An offer of employment will be extended no later than August 15, 2024. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

Summary

Psychology invites applications for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins September 3, 2024, through December 31, 2024, for the Fall 2024 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 33.3% appointment for the Fall 2024 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous/online modalities for the Psychology program.

PSYC 455 (Health Psychology) examines how biological, social and psychological factors influence health

and illness. The section of PSYC 455 to be offered in Fall 2024 will be asynchronous/online.

PSYC 455: Health Psychology at 33.3% effort

Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointed for the Winter 2025 term.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty comes from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University. 

The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Required Qualifications*

The candidate must hold a M.A./M.S. or Ph.D. in Psychology. Demonstrated training in health psychology and experience instructing psychology to undergraduates are required.

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.

Selection Process

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed.  The hiring decisions will be announced by August 15, 2024.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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