Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position, and should be included as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your interest in the position and related experience. Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document (due to system limitations). 

Job Summary

The School of Public Health (SPH) Environmental Health Sciences department is hiring an LEO for the Winter 2025 semester for master's degree level instruction in the course titled "Biological Agents" (EHS 576; 2 credit course). The course is an Environmental Health Sciences focused elective (topic specific) course for the EHS graduate program. By course description, the course focuses on "biological agents in the environment that have a substantial impact on human health." In this course, students will become acquainted with biological agents, their characterization and identification, their survival, transmission and persistence in various environments (water, air, food, occupational settings) as well as control strategies. Special topics would include Legionnaire's Disease, the human microbe, and harmful algal blooms.  

Date of Appointment: January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Subject to final approval by Environmental Health Sciences.  

Responsibilities*

This position requires teaching twice a week in person for 1 hour each session (2 hours per week) or one 2-hour session. In addition, office hours 1 hour per week is required. Course syllabus and course material preparation, coordinating guest lectures and course support, assignment development and grading, and guiding students are additional responsibilities.  

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Required Qualifications*

Minimum

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.

Additional Information

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic employee with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.  

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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