Interested candidates should submit an electronic application and include the materials below. All materials should be consolidated into one (1) PDF document before uploading to the system.

•  Cover letter that addresses your specific interest in the position and outlines relevant skills and experiences that align with courses in biomechanics and scientific writing, as well as details any additional experience you may have related to sports biomechanics 

•  Curriculum vitae

• Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching and provides evidence of teaching effectiveness (up to 2 pages)

• At least 3 references: include full name, position/relationship to applicant, email address, and telephone number

   

The review of applications will begin as they are submitted and will continue until the position is filled; an offer is anticipated to be extended in June or July of 2026. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission.

Job Summary

The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications for one or more Lecturer I position(s), commencing August 25, 2026.  This Per-Term role will have an initial appointment of up to 1 year for biomechanics courses, with the potential for renewal based on school needs, the candidate's expertise, and availability. For scientific writing courses, the initial appointment will be for one term, with the potential for renewal based on school needs, the candidate's expertise, and availability. This position ranges from 25-100% teaching. Primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching and course design for undergraduate students in Movement Science (MVS). The School is seeking candidates with a strong background in both of the following areas:

• Biomechanics: Candidates should be prepared to teach lectures and labs that mentor students in the application of classical mechanics principles to analyze human musculoskeletal function, forces, and motion. It features laboratory experiences where students analyze movement data. This includes teaching established required courses in the School (MVS 330 - Biomechanics of Human Movement) as well as teaching new or established elective courses related to biomechanics. New courses would ideally be related to sports biomechanics.

• Scientific Writing: Candidates should be prepared to teach and mentor students in the writing process, particularly within intensive writing courses designed to build proficiency in analyzing, synthesizing, and clearly presenting research findings in kinesiology. This is an established course in the School (MVS 219 - Scientific Writing).

Instructional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide high-quality instruction.

•  Create and contribute to the course syllabus and lesson plans.

• Produce relevant and reliable assessment tools and conduct routine assessments to evaluate student progress throughout the semester.

• Maintain student progress and attendance records, and determine and enter final grades for the course.

• Meet with students outside of class during office hours as needed.

• Attend and participate in program and school meetings as needed.

• Biomechanics Courses: The successful candidate must have a Ph.D in kinesiology or a related field and have expertise in biomechanics. 
• Scientific Writing Course: A Ph.D. is preferred, master's degree considered, in kinesiology or a related field, and must have expertise in scientific writing.  
• All candidates must demonstrate contributions to a positive workplace culture aligned with our school's Core Values.

Teaching experience in higher education, with documented success, is desirable. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the field of sports biomechanics, as the program seeks to grow the number of elective courses in this area. 

The School of Kinesiology (www.kines.umich.edu) is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. The School is led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder and has over 40 tenure-line faculty, 16 clinical faculty, 33 lecturers, and over 1,250 undergraduate and 152 graduate students. In winter 2021, the school moved into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art academic and research building (Kinesiology Building) that is located in the heart of the University of Michigan's main campus. 

The University of Michigan is home to approximately 275 degree programs with Kinesiology housing four of 102 graduate programs rated in the top 10 nationally, providing unparalleled opportunity for collaboration.

Collaborative opportunities exist both within the School of Kinesiology and with other units across campus. In addition to the many exciting achievements within the School of Kinesiology, the School has a strong record of partnering with other academic units in the University, consistent with the culture of the University of Michigan that places significant value on innovation across disciplines.

This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the School of Kinesiology.

Please note that the school does not provide visa sponsorship for lecturer classifications.

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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