Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering — Undergrad Core

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor invites applications for a full-time Lecturer III position. This is a three-year appointment with possible renewal, starting in Winter 2027 or later.

The Lecturer will teach core undergraduate courses in mechanics of materials or thermodynamics and heat transfer, develop and deliver engaging lectures, and support students through office hours and feedback.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or a Master's with substantial teaching and/or professional engineering experience.
• Strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching and the ability to contribute to course development and assessment.
• Experience teaching large-enrollment courses, coordinating multi-section courses, or developing labs and computational activities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate courses within the identified focus areas (statics, mechanics, materials or thermodynamics and heat transfer).
• Develop and deliver lectures, assignments, labs and assessments aligned with course objectives.
• Provide timely feedback and hold office hours to support a diverse student body.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to manage multi-section courses and ensure consistency in content and assessment.
• Contribute to course materials improvement and curricular development.
• Participate in departmental service activities related to education.

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational philosophy

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor invites applications for a full-time Lecturer III position. This is a three-year appointment with possible renewal, starting in Winter 2027 or later.

The Lecturer will teach core undergraduate courses in mechanics of materials or thermodynamics and heat transfer, develop and deliver engaging lectures, and support students through office hours and feedback.