How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document).  In addition, please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy to include your commitment to teaching, mentoring, and/or service engagement, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of recommendation to: Wayne High, 4700 Haven Hall, 734 764-9300, [email protected].

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.

Job Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Afroamerican & African Studies at the University of Michigan invite applications for a LEO Lecturer I position at 33.33% effort for the Fall Term 2026.  This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2026 and end on December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities*

Duties of this position are expected to include teaching, developing course materials, evaluating and grading students, and holding regularly scheduled office hours. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a LEO Lecturer I in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester.

The LEO Lecturer appointed to this position is expected to attend all lectures and all of her/his assigned discussion sections; be at lectures on time; attend and be prepared for weekly planning meetings (complete the readings and have plans/ideas regarding how to run discussion sections).  The LEO Lecturer is responsible for grading all assignments and examinations and she/he bears the primary responsibility for computing final grades.  Grading must be completed in a timely fashion.  The LEO Intermittent Lecturer is expected to provide feedback to students. The LEO Lecturer must post regular weekly office hours and she/he is expected to be at the location specified for office hours on time and for the duration of office hours.  If the LEO Lecturer has to set up equipment, etc. for lectures, she/he is expected to accomplish what is necessary early enough to assure that lectures/discussions can begin on time. The LEO Lecturer is expected to keep attendance records for the class and a careful record of students' grades.  The LEO Lecturer must be ready to assume their responsibilities in the course beginning August 25, 2026.

Required Qualifications*

A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required.

Familiarity with and course work at the graduate level dealing with the general subject matter of the course are considered very important, as is evidence of effective teaching and the ability to work well with students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position.  Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Desired Qualifications*

Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate is likely to have substantial experience in interactive/inter-group dialogue. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching highly desired.

Course Description

Course Title(s):  AAS 254 - The History and Evolution of Hip Hop.

Course Objectives:  This course examines the emergence, growth, and changing character of Hip Hop culture over its forty year history. Using a wide range of readings, music, films, and other material, students explore the historical context for Hip Hop's birth and evolution and assess its continuing impact on American society. The specific topics covered examine the ways that Hip Hop has evolved over its four decades aesthetically, artistically, commercially and help students to develop their own understanding how and why Hip Hop grew from a small subculture practiced by black and Latino youth in economically and socially marginalized sections of New York City to its current place of cultural prominence, commercial and artistic influence, and broad acceptance in American culture. Students are evaluated through a series of writing assignments that use course material and engagement with specified sources outside of class to develop interpretations of Hip Hop at various stages of its growth. 

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: Wayne High, 4700 Haven Hall, 734 764-9300, [email protected]

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is August 5, 2026.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than Wednesday, August 12, 2026.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

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.