How to Apply
Please upload the following items as one PDF document as your application to the University of Michigan careers website: a cover letter, a current CV, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement, a teaching statement, and a list of professional references.
Job Summary
The Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking a LEO Lecturer III focused on teaching core aerospace undergraduate theoretical and laboratory courses and selected graduate courses. Candidates should have a strong interest and demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate students and/or early-stage engineering professionals. Courses areoffered during Fall and Winter terms. Candidates are also expected to participate in various departmental services, including but not limited to, advising student groups and serving on various departmental committees. The expected percentage effort for this position will be 100% effort.
Mission Statement
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.
The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering:
https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/
Course Description
The Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department has developed a curriculum devoted to covering the various topics in aerospace engineering: aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and materials, dynamics and control, systems engineering, etc. While all areas will be considered, current needs focus on structures and materials courses, and laboratory courses.
Required Qualifications*
- PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering
- At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate engineering courses in aerospace or mechanical engineering programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of materials and structures
- Laboratory teaching experience
- Exceptional communication (oral, written) skills
- Experience with, and a passion for, mentoring and developing future engineers and leaders
Desired Qualifications*
- Demonstrated record of scholarly work in the field of structural mechanics and/or materials
- Knowledge of scientific computing
- Ability and willingness to teach in all areas in the aerospace engineering curriculum
- Experience with engineering graphics, SolidWorks or equivalent
Additional Information
The position is subject to final administrative approval.
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.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Selection Process
Review of candidates will begin immediately. Only complete application packets will be reviewed. The expected date by which the offer of appointment will be made is December 2024 with a projected start date January 2025. Notification of hiring decision to all employees who have applied for this appointment opportunity will be made within fourteen (14) days after it has been filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
