How to Apply

Please upload the following items as one PDF document as your application to the University of Michigan job posting website:

• A cover letter addressing your specific interest in the position and experience that directly relates to this position.
• A current CV
• Evidence of teaching excellence.  Ideally, this would include one or more letter(s) of recommendation.
• Additionally, please provide a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement.

Summary

The Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology is seeking applications for a 66.67% LEO Lecturer I position teaching MCDB 310, Introductory Biochemistry. The appointment is for Summer Half Term 2024 only (July 1 - August 31, 2024).  

Terms and conditions of employment for this position as posted are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers Employee Organization.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Required Qualifications*

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field and be knowledgeable in the topics covered in the course MCDB 310 "Introductory Biochemistry" offered by the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan.

Desired Qualifications*

Qualified candidates should be fluent in the area of expertise and exhibit evidence of excellent teaching skills. 

Additional Information

The appointment opportunity has been approved by the academic unit, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

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 Anna Cihak: mcdbkeyad@umich.edu

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is April 6, 2024. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than May 22, 2024.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

Selection Process

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed by the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies and possibly Department Chair.

The expected date by which the offer of appointment will be made is May 22, 2024. Notification of hiring decision to all employees who have applied for this appointment opportunity will be made within fourteen (14) days after it has been filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.