LEO Lecturer I - Organic Chemistry
Job Description
How to Apply
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. Priority will be given to those who apply before December 15, 2025. However, applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Job Summary
The Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters is seeking a LEO Lecturer I in the Chemistry Discipline to teach CHEM 227, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, in the Winter 2026 semester which begins on January 7, 2026, and ends on April 30, 2026. A course description can be found here:?https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/coursesaz/esci/?
Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is prorated to the number of sections taught and course effort percentage. Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be re-appointed for the Fall 2026 term. The expected effort of this appointment is 50%.?
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities*
Duties of this position include teaching undergraduate 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.
Required Qualifications*
Candidates must possess an earned PhD in Organic Chemistry with relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.
Modes of Work
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.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
How to Apply
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. Priority will be given to those who apply before December 15, 2025. However, applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Job Summary
The Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters is seeking a LEO Lecturer I in the Chemistry Discipline to teach CHEM 227, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, in the Winter 2026 semester which begins on January 7, 2026, and ends on April 30, 2026. A course description can be found here:?https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/coursesaz/esci/?
Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is prorated to the number of sections taught and course effort percentage. Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be re-appointed for the Fall 2026 term. The expected effort of this appointment is 50%.?
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities*
Duties of this position include teaching undergraduate 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.
Required Qualifications*
Candidates must possess an earned PhD in Organic Chemistry with relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.
Modes of Work
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.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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