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How to Apply

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through the U-M Careers website. A cover letter of introduction explaining your specific interest in the position and outlining skills and experience that directly relate to this position and CV must be uploaded as one document.

 

In addition to applying online, applicants are requested to send the following to the Office of Human Resources ? N373 Behavioral Health (388/389) -  Lecturer I at [email protected] (electronic materials). The Office of Human Resources will follow up with all applicants to request the following documentation, if it is not received.

 

*Cover letter

*Current curriculum vita

*Evidence of didactic and clinical teaching experience (teaching statement)

*Three (3) letters of professional recommendation from master's prepared or higher individuals; on letterhead/signed and/or sent from a professional organization email

*Copy of your highest nursing diploma

*Copy of your nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position 

*Copy of certifications 

 

For further information regarding this position please contact [email protected] .

Job Summary

The School of Nursing (UMSN), Undergraduate Program is recruiting nursing professional(s) with experience in the area of behavioral health nursing to teach clinical PNEs associated with N373 Behavioral Health. The effort is up to 0.5 FTE (3 credits per clinical course for a total of 6 credits) and course day and time is Friday (1:00 pm -11:00 pm).  All PNEs will take place at Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital in West Bloomfield

(PNE 388 & 389) Fridays 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital/West Bloomfield (*each clinical section meets every other week at the time noted above)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

N373 Behavioral Health (388/389)

This clinical nursing course focuses on the care of individuals with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive difficulties that affect functioning. Students will provide care for individuals in acute, outpatient, and community settings. Emphasis will be on building therapeutic communication skills that allow for safe, holistic, and evidence-based care for those with mental illness or in need of interventions that assist people in their daily functioning and promote mental health, considering the influence of developmental stage, families, communities, and culture.

This position includes classroom and/or clinical teaching that may take place in a hospital or clinic setting and may include other on-site work hours.

NOTE: This appointment is for Winter term, 2026 only. 

Why Work at Michigan?

The University of Michigan is a world-class research-intensive, enriched and highly collaborative institution. The UMSN offers a full range of accredited educational programs and is consistently ranked among the top nursing schools in the country. Please visit our website at http://www.nursing.umich.edu/ for more information.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturer's Employee Organization.

Required Qualifications*

*A master of nursing degree is required. 

*A nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position (current licensure or willingness to obtain licensure). 

*Prior to start date must be in compliance with all health requirements including standard precautions such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, orientations, licenses/certifications, policies and procedures both internal and external to the University for your assigned classroom(s) and/or clinical site(s).

*Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members? worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

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.

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.