Part-Time Lecturer: Human-Centered Design & Prototyping Lab

University of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to teach Human-Centered Engineering Design (HCED 380 and HCED 450) in Winter and Fall terms on a rotating schedule. The role blends classroom teaching with hands-on prototyping labs to guide students through rapid development cycles.

Ideal candidates bring substantial industrial product development experience and a passion for mentoring student engineers in modern maker space environments, contributing to safety,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of professional engineering experience in industry or applied research.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience across the product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage diverse undergraduate audiences.
• Additional qualifications include hands-on additive manufacturing, microcontroller prototyping, and lab instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and laboratory instruction for HCED 380/HCED 450 per rotation.
• Provide practical, in-lab instruction and safety supervision on prototyping tools and equipment.
• Mentor and evaluate undergraduate design projects from conception to final presentation.
• Assist with day-to-day lab operations, procurement, and scheduling.
• Collaborate to update course content with industry standards; enforce safety protocols.
• Grade coursework and monitor student learning outcomes per UM standards.

Skills

Professional experience

Product development

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Tools

Arduino ecosystem

3D printing (FDM/SLA)

Waterjet cutting

Laser engraving

Job description

University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to teach Human-Centered Engineering Design (HCED 380 and HCED 450) in Winter and Fall terms on a rotating schedule. The role blends classroom teaching with hands-on prototyping labs to guide students through rapid development cycles.

Ideal candidates bring substantial industrial product development experience and a passion for mentoring student engineers in modern maker space environments, contributing to safety,