How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, current vita, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: Jaclyn Daniels, Information & Operations Management Department, College of Business, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 114-A Fairlane Center South, 19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126-2638. Prior to being considered for an interview, three letters of recommendation will be required. Electronic applications are strongly encouraged and may be sent as a single PDF file to Jaclyn Daniels at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed commencing immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Summary
The College of Business at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking applications for a part-time lecturer in Decision Sciences, starting January 2026. The position will be responsible for teaching students enrolled in both introductory and upper-level decision sciences courses. Experience in some combination of the following areas is desired: industry specific analytics, data-driven decision-making, statistics, AI and machine learning, optimization, and behavioral decision theory. The ability to teach at the graduate level is preferred but not required.
Who We Are
The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and currently enrolls more than 8,000 students. The College of Business is AACSB accredited and offers a BBA degree with nine concentrations, an MBA degree that can be completed both in-class and online, as well as MS degrees in Accounting, Finance, Finance Analytics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Information Systems. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan region. Dearborn is located midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor and allows for a short commute from Ann Arbor, Detroit, the Detroit suburbs, and several smaller towns with a more rural environment. More details regarding the College of Business can be found at umdearborn.edu/cob.
Required Qualifications*
Successful candidates must have a graduate degree in Decision Sciences, Analytics, or related disciplines (Master's or Ph.D.) and significant professional experience. Other professional qualifications, previous experience teaching decision sciences at the university level, recent relevant work experience, and/or a history of scholarly research and publications, are highly preferred. Support for professional development is available.
Modes of Work
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.