University Of Michiganposted 3 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Ann Arbor, MI
Educational Services
About the position
The University of Michigan is seeking a part-time LEO Lecturer Intermittent to teach two courses in the 2025-2026 academic year: ENVIRON 360/EAS 560 - Behavior and Environment and ENVIRON 361/EAS 561 - Psychology of Environmental Stewardship. This non-tenure track position is offered for two terms only and aims to provide students with an integrated analysis of environmental and sustainability issues through an interdisciplinary approach. The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach ENVIRON 360 and EAS 560 in Fall 2025 and ENVIRON 361 and EAS 561 in Winter 2026.
- Develop and deliver course content for both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Hold office hours and manage routine instructional matters.
- Supervise Graduate Student Instructors for each course.
- Conduct in-person teaching, as remote instruction is not available.
Requirements
- Accredited MS degree in an environmental, social science, or equivalent field.
- Minimum of one year of instructional experience in a college or university setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Knowledge of environmental psychology research, particularly human information processing and its application to neighborhood-scale resilience.
- Familiarity with the A2Zero Carbon Action Plan and related behavior change strategies.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of behavior-environment research methods.
- Familiarity with literature on mind-body modalities used to promote psychological well-being.
- Experience with survey design and analysis, including statistical programs like SPSS, STATA, or R.
Benefits
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting
- Comprehensive health insurance options
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
