The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (https://me.engin.umich.edu/) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer III position. This is a three-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal, beginning in the Winter 2027 semester or at a later mutually agreed time.
The department seeks an outstanding educator to teach core undergraduate courses in one of two focus areas: (1) statics, mechanics, and mechanics of materials (ME 211 and ME 382), or (2) thermodynamics and heat transfer (ME 235 and ME 335).
The Lecturer’s principal responsibilities will include:
● Undergraduate Instruction: Teach foundational undergraduate courses within the identified focus areas.
● Course Development and Delivery: Develop and deliver clear, rigorous, and engaging lectures, discussions, assignments, laboratory activities as applicable, and assessments that support course learning objectives.
● Student Support: Provide timely and constructive feedback, hold office hours, and foster an effective learning environment for students with a range of academic backgrounds and career goals.
● Instructional Coordination: Collaborate with faculty, graduate student instructors, instructional aides, and staff to coordinate multi-section courses and maintain consistency in course content, expectations, and assessment.
● Course Quality and Improvement: Evaluate student learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of course materials, instructional approaches, and curricula.
● Departmental Service: Participate in activities related to the department’s educational mission, which may include curriculum development, instructional committees, student advising, and other service assignments.
The Lecturer will be appointed on a nine-month academic-year appointment. Teaching assignments and other responsibilities will be determined based on departmental needs and the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
