LEO Lecturer I for Psychology Discussion and Lab Sections

IMDiversity; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a LEO Lecturer I for Psychology discussion and lab sections for the Fall 2026 term. The appointment runs Aug 25, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026, with up to 100% effort and in-person duties under the supervision of the lead instructor.

Responsibilities include teaching, grading, holding office hours, proctoring exams, and attending weekly team meetings with other section leaders. Courses include Psych 111, 211 series, 250, 342, 303, all in-person on the Ann Arbor campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Psychology or closely related field (Neuroscience, Cognitive Science).
• Experience teaching Psychology courses.
• Excellence in teaching and instruction emphasized in candidate selection.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly course lectures led by the course instructor; teach, evaluate and grade students.
• Respond to student emails promptly; hold regular office hours and review sessions.
• Proctor exams; participate in weekly meetings with the lead instructor and other section leaders; all components are in-person.

Education

Graduate degree in Psychology or closely related field (Neuroscience, Cognitive Science)

Job description

LEO Lecturer I for Psychology Discussion and Lab Sections

Job Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan invite applications for LEO Lecturer I for Psychology discussion or lab sections position up to 100% effort for the Fall 2026 term. Discussion/Lab section instructors work under the supervision of the lead course instructor, who determines the content and often designs the lesson plans for discussion/lab sections. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2026 and end on December 31, 2026. Based on the courses, this position could teach 2-6 discussion or lab sections per week for the Fall 2026 term, for no more than two separate course preps (or the equivalent of two courses).

Responsibilities

Duties of these LEO Lecturer I positions are expected to include but are not limited to the following: attend weekly course lectures given by the lead course instructor, teach, evaluate and grade students, respond to student emails in timely manner, hold regularly scheduled office hours, hold review sessions, proctor exams, attend weekly team meetings with the courses lead instructor and other discussion/lab section leaders. All teaching and meeting components are in-person.

Course Title(s): Psychology Courses/Labs

All courses and sections are held in-person on the U of M Ann Arbor Campus. For course details see the Fall 2026 Course Descriptions list.

Courses needing discussion section coverage may include

• Psych 111 Introduction to Psychology
• Psych 211-100 Project Outreach (Development)
• Psych 211-500 Project Outreach (Biopsychosocial Healthcare)
• Psych 250 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
• Psych 342 Research Methods in Human Electroencephalography - Lab sections. Because Psych 342 meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement (ULWR) in LSA, section instructors must have previously taken or concurrently take (audit) the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines.
• Psych 303 Research Methods in Psychology - Lab sections. Because Psych 303 meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement (ULWR) in LSA, section instructors must have previously taken or concurrently take (audit) the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Psychology or a closely related field (Neuroscience, Cognitive Science)
• Experience teaching courses in Psychology and related natural and social sciences
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the United States.

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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.