LEO Lecturer I-French Studies

Applicants should upload a letter of intent and curriculum vitae for initial review. Selected applicants will then be asked to submit three references, a teaching statement, and sample syllabi. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2025. An offer of employment will be extended no later than August 1, 2025. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

Job Summary

The Department of Language, Culture, and the Arts, and the Communication discipline in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) invites applicants for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins August 27, 2025, through December 31, 2025, for the Fall 2025 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and the course effort percentage, up to 66.66% appointment for the Fall 2025 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching face-to-face and online for these two courses:

Based on performance, Lecturer may be appointment for Winter 2026 term for 33.33% effort.

FREN 301; Advanced Conversation and Composition, a 4 credit-hour course at 33.33% effort

An advanced course in conversation, composition, and syntax. Numerous oral reports and weekly written assignments based on readings from current sources; discussion of a recent French motion picture; translation exercises and the study of specific topics in French grammar. (F). This is a hybrid course that meets online and Thursdays at 2:00pm ? 3:45pm.

FREN 338; France of Today, a 4 credit-hour course at 33.33% effort

An exploration of various facets of contemporary French civilization. Although students will consider historical and political developments since World War II, special attention will be given to the values and attitudes of the French, to the contrasting modes of life in Paris and the provinces, and to important forms of popular culture. This course is a Project Based Learning centered on a major project and/or on a research question related to the topic of the class and will imply hands-on work for a good portion of the semester. The project can be local or international community-driven and will connect to real-life experiences. This is a hybrid course that meets on Thursdays at 6:00pm ? 7:45pm.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn offers high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 8,000 students. Our faculty members come from respected universities and doctoral programs, achieve excellence in research and teaching, and participate actively in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University.

The campus is set within 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America’s largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural living options within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Required Qualifications*

• Native or near-native language proficiency
• At least three years of experience teaching upper-level French courses in literature and culture at the post-secondary level
• ABD or currently in a PhD program
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college-level courses in both French and English

Desired Qualifications*

A specialization in any two of the following areas: French literature of any period; Francophone thought, literature, and culture; French cinema; contemporary French culture.

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 .

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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