How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (NERS) seeks applicants for one (1) open Intermittent Lecturer position for Winter 2025 term (January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025).
The Intermittent Lecturer position will be expected to co-teach NERS 575 Plasma Generation and Diagnostics Laboratory. The expected percentage of effort for this position will be 30%.
Course Description:
Laboratory techniques for plasma ionization and diagnosis relevant to plasma processing, propulsion, vacuum electronics, and fusion. Plasma generation techniques include: high voltage-DC, radio frequency, and e-beam discharges. Diagnostics include: Langmuir probes, microwave cavity perturbation, microwave interferometry, laser schlieren and optical emission spectroscopy. Plasma parameters measured are: electron/ion density and electron temperature.
Who We Are
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.
Responsibilities*
- Co-teach NERS 575 Plasma Generation and Diagnostics Laboratory in Winter 2025
- Evaluate, grade, and provide timely feedback on student work and projects
- Hold regular office hours, virtually and in-person
Required Qualifications*
- A degree in Engineering Physics and/or a combination of experience as an expert in the field of Plasma generation and diagnostics.
- Relevant, high quality teaching experience with exemplary student evaluations, and/or the equivalent of teaching/training roles in industry
- Extensive experience and knowledge of aspects of Plasma generation and diagnostics.
- Must be capable of working independently and making effective presentations
- Ability to interact effectively, respectfully, and diplomatically with individuals of all backgrounds and at all organizational levels
- Experience teaching lab-based courses in academia or in industry
Modes of Work
The mode of work for this position is ONSITE. 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.
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
LEO Lecturer job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.