Job Opening ID
261968
Working Title
Intermittent Lecturer – Global Water
Job Title
LEO Intermittent Lecturer
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
School Nat Res Envir
Department
Program in the Environment
Posting Begin/End Date
4/07/2025 – 4/17/2025
Career Interest
LEO – Lecturers
How to Apply
The Program in the Environment (PitE) in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and the School of Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan invites individuals to apply for the position of LEO Intermittent Lecturer to teach our ENVIRON 306 – Global Water course in the Fall 2025 term. Applications are welcome and encouraged regardless of background and identity.
To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. In addition, the following materials must be submitted as one PDF document along with your application on the UM Jobs site.
- A cover letter that addresses your specific interest in the position and outlines experience that directly relates to this position. The cover letter may be up to two single-spaced pages.
- A statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages).
- Curriculum vitae
- Names of three individuals that can serve as references.
If considered, you will be contacted and interviewed remotely. The start date for this position is expected to be August 25, 2025
Please contact Nicole Rutherford, nicolmba@umich.edu, if you have any questions.
This position is subject to the terms of the LEO bargaining agreement. The full LEO contract can be found at https://hr.umich.edu/sites/default/files/um-leo_lecturers_collective_bargaining_agreement_2024-2028_-_final_0.pdf.
Job Summary
The Program in the Environment (PitE) at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a 33% FTE lecturer to teach our ENVIRON 306 – Global Water course in Fall 2025. The appointment dates for this position will be 8/25/25-12/31/25.
ENVIRON 306 – Global Water Course Description:
Water is both a local and a global resource: it is fundamental at the most basic, individual level, and it is intertwined with national, regional, and international affairs. Today, nearly one billion people-roughly one out of seven people on the planet-are “water-deprived,” meaning they do not have enough freshwater to ensure their basic sanitation, irrigation, or drinking needs. With the world’s population expected to grow by 2.5 billion people by 2050 (mostly in areas of the world that are already water-deprived), freshwater will be a critical challenge of the 21st century.
Overpopulation, urbanization, pollution, food security, energy, corruption, technology, human rights, governance, and climate change, just to name a few issues, are all intimately connected to water availability. This course will link these and other issues with three main themes:
- balancing competing demands for freshwater,
- ensuring human and environmental health, and
- cooperating across borders.
Several case studies from around the globe, illustrating the use and abuse of water, will be considered.
Upon completion of this course, students will better understand: water challenges and opportunities throughout the globe, how governments and non-government organizations function in water management, and the differences and similarities of water issues between developing and developed nations. Students will also have honed their writing skills, skills essential to successful employment and graduate work in the field.
This is a Intermittent Lecturer appointment, which is a non-tenure track position and subject to the terms of the LEO bargaining agreement which can be found at https://hr.umich.edu/sites/default/files/um-leo_lecturers_collective_bargaining_agreement_2024-2028_-_final_0.pdf.
Mission Statement
PitE is an interdisciplinary program that blends foundational knowledge, skills, and practices from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities/culture towards an integrated analysis of environmental and sustainability issues facing society at all scales and approaches to address and adapt to the associated challenges.
At the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we are at the forefront of building a more sustainable and just world for all by transforming the impact of higher education and reimagining the future. We are advancing action through innovation, research, education and engagement in society, and developing leaders who are empowered to halt the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for generations to come.
SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to community, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting (Confirm position is eligible)
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/benefits-enrollment/benefits-enrollment-eligibility.
Responsibilities*
Desired Teaching/ Content Expertise
Our PitE faculty represent a wide range of disciplinary expertise, with many having joint appointments with other units on the University of Michigan campus. For this position, we will consider candidates from a broad range of natural science expertise. The candidate should demonstrate expertise in teaching undergraduate environmental studies courses focused on water.
Teach ENVIRON 306 – Global Water which is a three (3) credit hour lecture style course with a capacity of 22 students and currently scheduled to meet Monday and Wednesday 8:30-10:00 AM. All courses are expected to be taught in person on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus unless there is a compelling pedagogical reason for remote or hybrid instruction.
The individual will be expected to hold office hours and handle all routine matters related to instruction. While teaching is expected to take place in-person, office hours can be held remotely.
Required Qualifications*
- A PhD in environmental studies or another sustainability-related discipline or a field in the natural sciences, OR a Masters Degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
Desired Qualifications*
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring.
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.
Additional Information
All application materials must be submitted no later than April 16, 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted and interviewed remotely shortly after the posting closure date. We expect to make an offer of employment no later than May 1, 2025. The anticipated start date for this position is August 25, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is/are filled. 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 employment opportunity employer.
