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Job Summary

Instruction of lecture and laboratory components in undergraduate courses in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences for the fall term (8/26/2025 - 12/31/2025) at up to 44.44% effort.
 

Responsibilities*

This includes development, updating, preparation, and delivery of lectures and laboratory exercises; grading exams and homework assignments; supervision of Graduate Student Instructors; grading of assignments, quizzes, and exams; and meeting with students during office hours.

Courses:
EARTH 134 (4 credits)

The appointment is for Fall Term 2025 (August 26, 2025 - December 31, 2025) 
 

Required Qualifications*

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. Experience instructing geology or earth and environmental sciences to undergraduates at both the introductory and upper course levels is required. Experience instructing laboratory courses and evidence of excellence in teaching are preferred.  
 

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.

Contact Information

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: [email protected]
 

Application Deadline

The application deadline will be August 10, 2025 or when a hiring decision has been made. 
 

Selection Process

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed.  
 

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.