LEO Lecturer III – Organizational Studies – University of Michigan

Academic Opportunity: LEO Lecturer III – Organizational Studies – University of Michigan

• Institution: University of Michigan

• Academic Unit / Department: Interdisciplinary Program in Organizational Studies, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)

• Job Opening ID: 282853

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular, Non-Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: LEO Lecturer III

• Appointment Period: University Year, August 25 – May 24

• Initial Appointment: Four Years; renewable based on programmatic need, funding, and performance

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Work Mode: Onsite

• Posting Date: September 15, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 25, 2027

Overview of Role

The University of Michigan’s Interdisciplinary Program in Organizational Studies invites applications for a full-time LEO Lecturer III position beginning August 25, 2027.

Organizational Studies is a selective interdisciplinary undergraduate major focused on the study of organizations through social and behavioral science perspectives. The successful candidate will contribute primarily through undergraduate teaching, advising, mentorship, program development, and academic service.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach four in-person undergraduate courses per academic year, including lectures and seminars.

• Contribute departmental service equivalent to a third course each semester.

• Provide undergraduate academic advising and mentorship.

• Participate in programmatic development and appropriate committees.

• Teach lower- and upper-level courses related to organizations and organizational behavior.

• Potentially teach high-demand courses such as:

  • Leadership

  • Negotiations

• Be prepared to teach at least one, preferably two, core Organizational Studies courses:

  • Micro-Organizational Behavior

  • Macro-Organizational Theory

  • Research Capstone

• Contribute to development of co-curricular programming for the expanding major.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Graduate degree in a relevant social science, behavioral science, or professional discipline completed before the start date.

• Doctorate Preferred.

• Broad instructional expertise relevant to the study of organizations.

• Ability to teach courses grounded in social and behavioral sciences.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including larger classes.

• Ability to meet student demand through relevant course offerings.

• Strong potential for undergraduate advising, mentorship, and programmatic service.

• Interest in supporting co-curricular development is desirable.

Appointment & Teaching Load

• Standard full-time Lecturer III workload in LSA is generally equivalent to three courses per semester, including administrative and service responsibilities.

• For this position, expected duties include four in-person courses annually, plus advising, mentoring, programmatic work, and committee service.

• Initial appointment is for four years.

• Renewal is possible depending on performance, funding, and programmatic need.

• Appointment is subject to final College approval.

• The position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization (LEO), AFL-CIO.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Experience

4. Evidence of Teaching Excellence

References will be requested from finalists.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/192272

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 25, 2027

• Anticipated Selection Notification: By December 20, 2026

• Contact / Enquiries: Tanya Randhawa – tanyame@umich.edu

• Employment is subject to applicable background screening requirements.

Official Website: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/282853/leo-lecturer-iii