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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. An offer will be extended no later than June 3rd, 2026 .  This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The Department of Natural Sciences at UM-Dearborn is seeking applications for one or more LEO Lecturer I non-tenure track appointments for Fall 2026 term, which begins August 26, 2026.  The contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500.00. The LEO Lecturer I would be teaching one section of BIOL 140 (Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology) lecture, and two sections of BIOL 140L (Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory) at the undergraduate level for the Fall 2026 semester (August 26, 2026 - December 31, 2026).   Up to 66.67% Effort.

Duties of this position include teaching undergraduate lecture and/or 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.

Candidates must possess an earned M.Sc. in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.  Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.

Prefer candidates who earned PhD in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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