University of Michigan, Dept of Statistics

Position ID:

UniversityofMichigan-LECIII [#28609]

Position Title:

Lecturer III

Position Type:

Teaching stream faculty

Position Location:

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States of America

Subject Area:

Statistics

Starting Date:

2027/08/25

Appl Deadline:

2026/10/31 23:59:59 (posted 2026/08/01, updated 2026/07/15, listed until 2026/10/31)

Position Description:

The Department of Statistics in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a full time Lecturer III position beginning August 25, 2027. This is a non-tenure track position with a university year appointment (i.e., runs August 25 through May 24 each year).

A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three (3) courses per semester, or the equivalent in administrative and/or service duties.

The initial appointment period will be four (4) years and the appointment may be renewed (based on programmatic need, funding, and performance). The appointment is subject to final approval by the college.

Duties and responsibilities for this Lecturer III position are expected to include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, depending on departmental needs. Administrative responsibilities include advising undergraduate (and potentially master’s) students and serving on departmental committees. The administrative duties described above may be equivalent to one or two course load reduction per year depending on Departmental needs.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field prior to the start date of the position and have a range of instructional expertise, an extensive background in teaching introductory statistics and data science courses, and coordinating instructional teams. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

To apply, submit the following materials to MathJobs: a cover letter discussing your interest in and fit for the position, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, evidence of administrative service if available. A research statement is not required, but applicants are welcome to include one if available. In addition, please arrange for two letters of recommendation addressing your teaching and your depth of knowledge and experience in statistics and data science to be submitted directly through MathJobs. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about applying for this position may be emailed to stat-posting@umich.edu.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statements (optional)
Teaching statement
Evidence of teaching excellence
Service statements (optional)
Two references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://www.stat.lsa.umich.edu/

The University of Michigan
Department of Statistics
323 West Hall
1085 South University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107