LEO Intermittent Lecturer

How to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should appear as page one of your CV.Job SummaryThe School of Public Health (SPH) Environmental Health Sciences is hiring an LEO for instruction in the course titled "Healthy and Sustainable Food and Products - Life Cycle Assessment". The course is a component of the department's Environment, Sustainability and Health subplan (concentration), an elective course offering in the Online MPH in Population Health Sciences degree program, and a general elective for MPH, MS and PhD students. By course description, the course focuses on "quantitative decision-making tools towards healthy and sustainable foods and products. It helps evaluate production processes and consumption decisions by considering their human health and environmental impacts over the life cycle of products". Students will use life cycle assessment as a tool for evaluating healthy and sustainable foods and product options, across various sectors, to reduce impacts of production and consumption on health and the environment. The position requires teaching one night per week via Zoom for up to 2 hours over 8 weeks (3 credits, 25% FTE). In addition, office hours 1 hour per week is required (via Zoom). Course syllabus and course material preparation, coordinating guest lectures and course support, assignment development and grading, and guiding students are additional responsibilities. In addition, working with the SPH Instructional Design team on the course platform (UM Canvas) would be required. Appointment period is January 1, 2027 - March 5, 2027. An decision to offer is expected on November 9, 2026.Required Qualifications*MS in Environmental Health Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or closely aligned fields.Expertise in Life Cycle Assessment and health (theory and tools), identifying health impacts and proposing strategies for impact reduction.Expertise in applying the roles for good LCA practice to identify health issues in a production process.Experience with comparative risk assessment of chemicals in consumer products.Desired Qualifications*Prior experience in teaching (or strong interest in teaching) undergraduate and/or graduate level courses.Familiar with Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom video calling platform.Modes of WorkPositions 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.Union AffiliationThis 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 StatementThe 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.Job Opening ID Working TitleLEO Intermittent LecturerJob TitleLEO Intermittent LecturerWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkMobile/RemoteFull/Part TimePart-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupSchool Pub HealthDepartmentEnvironmental Health SciencesPosting Begin/End Date10/01/2026 - 10/16/2026Career InterestLEO - Lecturers