LEO Lecturer I - Winter Term 2027

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan School of Social Work seeks instructors to teach graduate courses for the Winter 2027 Term in the Masters of Social Work and Masters of Social Impact Leadership programs. Courses cover social work practice methods and leadership topics, with a 25% appointment for a 3-credit course.

Instructors may teach in hybrid or remote modes at the department's discretion. The schedule typically includes direct class time plus office hours and significant time for grading and

Qualifications

• MSW and two years post-master's experience for Social Work classes.
• Graduate degree plus two years post-graduate experience for Social Impact Leadership classes.
• Prior teaching and aligned course development experience are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in MSW and MSIL programs.
• Provide weekly office hours and assess student work.
• Develop and update syllabus and course materials.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Positive teaching evaluations

Education

MSW degree

Graduate degree in business/leadership/management/evaluation/finance/public policy or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The School of Social Work seeks instructors to teach graduate courses, for the Winter 2027 Term, in the Masters of Social Work and Masters of Social Impact Leadership programs. The Social Work courses concentrate in the social work practice methods: interpersonal practice, management of human services, community organizing or social policy and evaluation and the social work practice areas of aging, children & youth, community and social systems, health or mental health. The Masters of Social Impact Leadership courses focus on fiscal management and impact measurement. Instructors are appointed at 25% effort for the term for teaching a 3-credit course.

Required Qualifications*

The selected candidate must have an MSW degree plus two years post-master's degree experience for Social Work classes, and a graduate degree in business, leadership, management, evaluation, finance, public policy, or a related field plus two years of post-graduate experience for Social Impact Leadership classes. Candidates with prior teaching, aligned course development experience, and positive teaching evaluations are highly desired.

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 .

Work Schedule

For a 3-credit graduate course, usually 3-hours/week direct classroom plus at least 1-hour/week of office hours and 6-hours/week off-site for class preparation and grading

Union Affiliation

Terms and conditions of employment for this position are subject to terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers' employee organization (LEO) AFT/MFT and SRP Local 6244 AFL-CIO.

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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Lecturer Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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.